How far is Cave Junction, OR from Sunny Valley, OR?
The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Sunny Valley, OR is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Josephine County, Oregon
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Junction and Sunny Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Junction and Sunny Valley.
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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
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunny Valley
720 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Sunny Valley Loop
2912 ft · 1 min · Sunny Valley Loop
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Turn right
155 m · 37 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 Sunny Valley.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Cave Junction and Light Rain Likely near Sunny Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Junction to Sunny Valley?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Redwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Cave Junction and 23.8 miles from Sunny Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Cave Junction and Light Rain Likely near Sunny Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Redwood
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 Redwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Sunny Valley. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.48 km).
#1 Cave Junction
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.1628900, -123.6481200 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunny Valley
Sunny Valley is a place in Oregon, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6390100, -123.3756200 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunny Valley (-123.37562, 42.63901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
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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