How far is Portland, OR from Cave Junction, OR?
The driving distance from Portland, OR to Cave Junction, OR is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Portland and Cave Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Cave Junction.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street
2074 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 13th Avenue
1593 ft · 1 min · Northwest 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest Taylor Street
9 m · 1 sec · Southwest Taylor Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 South
2393 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight right
243.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2
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Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway
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Continue on Redwood Highway
27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road
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Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road
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Turn right onto Caves Highway
1845 ft · 47 sec · Caves Highway
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Turn straight
107 m · 26 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 Portland and Cave Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Stadium Freeway
Merge slight right
243 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Portland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Cave Junction?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447.1 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Portland and 138.9 miles from Cave Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 5:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.52 one way or $97.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cave Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Cave Junction. Straight-line distance: 237.18 mi (381.71 km).
#1 Portland
The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.
| Population | 656,751 |
| Coordinates | 45.5234500, -122.6762100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Junction
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,986 |
| Coordinates | 42.1628900, -123.6481200 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Junction (-123.64812, 42.16289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $48.52 | $97.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.55 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.39 | $124.77 |
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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