How far is Cave Junction, OR from Springfield, OR?

The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Springfield, OR is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.8 mi
02h 55m
Flight
133.91 mi
215.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.91 mi
Kilometers
215.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.8 mi
Kilometers
266.83 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM PDT
Return by in Cave Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Junction
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Junction
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Cave Junction
83.8 mi
01h 27m
To Springfield
82 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Junction and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Junction and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    107 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    28.1 mi · 42 min · Redwood Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Grants Pass Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 225: South Eugene

    1357 ft · 28 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · South A Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto South A Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · South A Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway East

    62 m · 6 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cave Junction and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grants Pass Parkway
137 mi · 82%
Redwood Highway
28.1 mi · 17%
Franklin Boulevard
2.16 mi · 1%
South A Street
0.43 mi
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #2
0.13 mi
OR 225
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Grants Pass Parkway

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
133.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 27m from Cave Junction
Leave By
12:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Cave Junction and Light Rain near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Junction to Springfield?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Cave Junction and 82 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cave Junction and Light Rain near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Myrtle Creek.

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Grants Pass, OR

65 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
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Gold Hill, OR

68 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

74 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Coos Bay, Oregon

84 mi away
275 N. Broadway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 133.91 mi (215.5 km).

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#1 Cave Junction

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,986
Coordinates42.1628900, -123.6481200
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: South Kerby Avenue (-123.649194, 42.163163)
End: Pioneer Parkway East (-123.022058, 44.046275)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.93
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.96 $57.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.23 $62.45
Premium $5.57 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $6.37 $37.24 $74.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Junction and Springfield. The current time is 18:20:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.