Origin
Medford, OR
Night in Medford on Saturday
Local time
9:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, OR to Canyonville, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Canyonville, OR
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Medford to Canyonville covers 70.3 miles of Oregon terrain in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a quick day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating this route requires sticking to local roads like West 4th Street and North Riverside Avenue rather than relying on major interstate travel. Since both cities are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the drive. This itinerary is ideal for those who prefer a direct, local transit experience over a long-haul highway expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 67.6 mi | 1h 19m |
| North Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Avenute Connection #1 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Fir Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, OR and Canyonville, OR.
1
Start on North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Fir Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto OR 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Riverside Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Riverside Avenute Connection #1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Riverside Avenute Connection #1
5
Turn straight onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 5
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
9
Turn left onto Southwest 5th Street
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest 5th Street
10
Turn slight right onto Highway #001EZ -Canyonville Connection #2
76 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway #001EZ -Canyonville Connection #2
11
Turn right onto Southwest Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto West 1st Street
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 1st Street
13
Arrive at destination
West 1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Medford, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Canyonville, Days Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Canyonville, Days Creek
4
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Southwest 5th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
70 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Southwest Frontage Road
Turn right onto Southwest Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.00 one way
$28.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.47 | $30.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Canyonville, OR
Night in Canyonville on Saturday
Local time
9:41 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 0% highway share route prioritizes local connections through the Riverside Avenue network. You will find that the road surface and path vary significantly from standard high-speed travel, offering a more technical experience. Because there are no designated stops scheduled, you should prepare for a continuous drive once you depart Medford. The character of the road remains consistent in its local focus, providing a steady, hands-on driving experience for the duration of the trip.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Riverside Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canyonville, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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