How far is Springfield, OR from Cave Junction, OR?
The driving distance from Springfield, OR to Cave Junction, OR is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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.
Flight 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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Cave Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Cave Junction.
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Start on Pioneer Parkway East
92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East
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Turn left onto A Street
102 m · 17 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West
97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West
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Turn right onto Main Street
1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Continue on McVay Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
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Merge slight left
133.2 mi · 2 hr 36 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 Springfield 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.
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Light Rain leaving Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Cave Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Cave Junction?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Myrtle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Springfield and 84.1 miles from Cave Junction.
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 34.4 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Springfield and Light Rain Likely near Cave Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Creek
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 Myrtle Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Cave Junction. Straight-line distance: 133.91 mi (215.5 km).
#1 Springfield
The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.
| Population | 63,209 |
| Coordinates | 44.0462400, -123.0220300 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.81 | $75.63 |
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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