Origin
Terrebonne, OR
Evening in Terrebonne on Wednesday
Local time
7:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
243.8 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Terrebonne, OR
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Cave Junction, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Dalles-California Highway, Southwest Veterans Way, Southwest Canal Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Dalles-California Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Dalles-California Highway | — | — |
| Southwest Veterans Way | — | — |
| Southwest Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Old Bend Redmond Highway | — | — |
| McKenzie-Bend Highway | — | — |
| Northeast 3rd Street | — | — |
| Empire Avenue | — | — |
| Bend Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
The Dalles-California Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrebonne, OR and Cave Junction, OR.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
11th Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto The Dalles-California Highway
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
3
Turn right onto Southwest Veterans Way
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest Veterans Way
4
Turn left onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
6
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
8
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Canal Boulevard
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
10
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Canal Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Canal Boulevard
11
Continue on Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Bend Redmond Highway
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Old Bend Redmond Highway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Bend Redmond Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
15
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
19
Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
McKenzie-Bend Highway
20
Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
21
Turn left onto Empire Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Empire Avenue
22
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Bend Parkway
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bend Parkway
24
Continue on The Dalles-California Highway
71 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
The Dalles-California Highway
25
Turn right onto State Highway 138
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 138
26
Continue on East Diamond Lake Highway
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
East Diamond Lake Highway
27
Continue on North Umpqua Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Umpqua Highway
28
Turn left onto Diamond Lake Highway
24 mi
·
35 min
·
Diamond Lake Highway
29
Continue on Crater Lake Highway
41 mi
·
59 min
·
Crater Lake Highway
30
Turn right onto State Highway 234
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 234
31
Continue on Sams Valley Highway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Sams Valley Highway
32
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
4th Avenue
33
Turn left onto Dardanelles Street
390 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dardanelles Street
34
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
2nd Avenue
35
Turn right onto Access Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Access Road
36
Take the ramp right toward Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Highway #271AA - Sams Valley Highway Spur Connection
37
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
16 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City
39
Continue on Grants Pass Parkway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
40
Continue on Redwood Highway
27 mi
·
39 min
·
Redwood Highway
41
Turn left onto Laurel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Road
42
Turn right onto North Old Stage Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Stage Road
43
Turn right onto Caves Highway
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Caves Highway
44
Turn straight
351 ft
·
26 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cave Junction, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terrebonne, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terrebonne, OR
This is one driving day of about 243.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Terrebonne, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Terrebonne, OR · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cave Junction, OR
The final approach into Cave Junction, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cave Junction, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.57 one way
$97.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $51.40 | $102.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $53.66 | $107.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cave Junction, OR
Evening in Cave Junction on Wednesday
Local time
7:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Dalles-California Highway, Southwest Veterans Way, Southwest Canal Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Terrebonne, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Terrebonne, OR to Cave Junction, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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