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

The driving distance from Cave Junction, OR to Terrebonne, OR is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.77 mi
04h 35m
Flight
195.81 mi
315.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.81 mi
Kilometers
315.12 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.77 mi
Kilometers
387.48 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrebonne
Sat, May 2, 4:12 PM PDT
Return by in Cave Junction
Sat, May 2, 8:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Junction
2026-05-02T11:36
Arrive Terrebonne
Sat, May 2, 4:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Junction
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chiloquin
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Cave Junction
120.2 mi
02h 17m
To Terrebonne
120.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99, OR 234: Gold Hill, Crater Lake

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1031 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sams Valley Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sams Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dardanelles Street

    119 m · 15 sec · Dardanelles Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1099 ft · 33 sec · 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Sams Valley Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Sams Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 234

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 234

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crater Lake Highway

    41.4 mi · 59 min · Crater Lake Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Diamond Lake Highway

    23.8 mi · 35 min · Diamond Lake Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Umpqua Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Umpqua Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Umpqua Highway

    66 m · 4 sec · North Umpqua Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Diamond Lake Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 138

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 138

  20. 20

    Turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bend Parkway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Bend Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on The Dalles-California Highway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · The Dalles-California Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1473 ft · 40 sec · 11th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Dalles-California Highway
89.3 mi · 37%
Crater Lake Highway
41.4 mi · 17%
Redwood Highway
28.1 mi · 12%
Diamond Lake Highway
23.8 mi · 10%
Grants Pass Parkway
14.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 234
10.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
195.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chiloquin
02h 17m from Cave Junction
Leave By
7:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cave Junction and Partly Sunny near Terrebonne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Chiloquin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Cave Junction and 120.5 miles from Terrebonne.

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

The direct path is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cave Junction and Partly Sunny near Terrebonne.

Stop Ideas Near Chiloquin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chiloquin, 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 Chiloquin.

BUS

Klamath Falls, OR

33 mi away
5500 Running Y Road
RAIL

Klamath Falls station

40 mi away
1600 Oak Ave.
BUS

Crater Lake, OR

43 mi away
Rim Drive
RAIL

Chemult

71 mi away
Palmer/Kranz Street and Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Junction and Terrebonne. Straight-line distance: 195.81 mi (315.12 km).

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#1 Cave Junction

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Terrebonne

Census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Population117,664
Coordinates44.3529000, -121.1778100
Altitude875
CountryUnited States
Start: South Kerby Avenue (-123.649194, 42.163163)
End: 11th Street (-121.177733, 44.3529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.37 $90.75
Premium $5.57 $47.31 $94.62
Diesel $6.37 $54.11 $108.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Junction and Terrebonne. The current time is 11:36:59.

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.