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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.26 mi
03h 32m
Flight
133.91 mi
215.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
168.26 mi
Kilometers
270.79 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM PDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T19:41
Arrive Cave Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Myrtle Creek
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Springfield
84.1 mi
01h 46m
To Cave Junction
84.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Parkway East

    92 m · 13 sec · Pioneer Parkway East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Street

    102 m · 17 sec · A Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway West

    97 m · 12 sec · Pioneer Parkway West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1898 ft · 60 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McVay Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · McVay Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

    1928 ft · 47 sec · McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

    90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 47 sec · Caves Highway

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    107 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McVey Highway #225 Roadway #1
134 mi · 79%
Redwood Highway
27 mi · 16%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
1.47 mi · 1%
North Old Stage Road
1.12 mi · 1%
McVay Highway
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
133.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Creek
01h 46m from Springfield
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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
BUS

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 Springfield and Cave Junction. Straight-line distance: 133.91 mi (215.5 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The most populous city in Lane County, Oregon.

Population63,209
Coordinates44.0462400, -123.0220300
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cave Junction

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,986
Coordinates42.1628900, -123.6481200
Altitude405
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-123.02203, 44.04624)
End: Cave Junction (-123.64812, 42.16289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.82
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Cave Junction. The current time is 19:41:31.

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.