How far is Cave Junction, OR from Bend, OR?
The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Bend, OR is about 219 miles (352.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Junction and Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Junction and Bend.
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Start on the route
107 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Redwood Highway
28.1 mi · 42 min · Redwood Highway
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Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake
1238 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
119 m · 15 sec · Dardanelles Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1099 ft · 33 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway
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Continue on State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234
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Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway
66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway
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Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway
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Continue on State Highway 138
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138
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Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway
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Continue on Bend Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Bend Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Bend, Mount Bachelor
961 ft · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Scott Street
73 m · 6 sec · Southeast Scott Street
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Continue on Northwest Colorado Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · Northwest Colorado Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Sisemore Street
1462 ft · 55 sec · Northwest Sisemore Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Franklin Avenue
1322 ft · 1 min · Northwest Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Junction and Bend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
The Dalles-California Highway
Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
71.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Cave Junction and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Junction to Bend?
The road trip is about 219 miles (352.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Butte Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Cave Junction and 109.6 miles from Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.27 one way or $76.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cave Junction and Chance Light Rain near Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Butte Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butte Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Bend. Straight-line distance: 176.03 mi (283.3 km).
#1 Cave Junction
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.1628900, -123.6481200 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bend
The most populous city in Deschutes County, Oregon.
| Population | 101,886 |
| Coordinates | 44.0581700, -121.3153100 |
| Altitude | 1106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest Franklin Avenue (-121.315318, 44.058163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $38.27 | $76.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.26 | $82.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $43.03 | $86.05 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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