How far is Cave Junction, OR from Medford, OR?
The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Medford, OR is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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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 Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Junction and Medford.
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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
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
1743 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
1973 ft · 52 sec · Crater Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Central Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
673 ft · 24 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Fir Street
580 ft · 16 sec · North Fir Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fir Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Junction and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Redwood Highway
Turn left onto Redwood Highway
28.1 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cave Junction and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Junction to Medford?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grants Pass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Cave Junction and 29.1 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cave Junction and Slight Chance Light Rain near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Grants Pass
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 Grants Pass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Medford. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).
#1 Cave Junction
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.1628900, -123.6481200 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Medford
The most populous city in Jackson County, Oregon.
| Population | 83,412 |
| Coordinates | 42.3265200, -122.8755900 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fir Street (-122.875345, 42.326645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
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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