How far is Cave Junction, OR from Gresham, OR?
The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Gresham, OR is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Junction and Gresham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Junction and Gresham.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Merge slight left
232.3 mi · 4 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Oregon City
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
16.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foster Road
1473 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
873 ft · 25 sec · Southeast Woodstock Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Foster Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Southeast Foster Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Jenne Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southeast Jenne Road
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Continue on Southeast 174th Avenue
2520 ft · 1 min · Southeast 174th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast Powell Boulevard
732 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Powell Boulevard
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Continue on West Powell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Powell Boulevard
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Junction and Gresham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grants Pass Parkway
Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 31m
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 Light Rain near Gresham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Junction to Gresham?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Cave Junction and 142.5 miles from Gresham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.10 one way or $100.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cave Junction and Light Rain near Gresham.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Gresham. Straight-line distance: 238.28 mi (383.48 km).
#1 Cave Junction
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.1628900, -123.6481200 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gresham
The second most populous city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
| Population | 110,031 |
| Coordinates | 45.4981800, -122.4314800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.431495, 45.498179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $50.10 | $100.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $54.02 | $108.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $64.42 | $128.85 |
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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