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Highway 238: Jacksonville to Murphy, Applegate Valley, Oregon
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Highway 238: Jacksonville to Murphy

OR 238 · Jacksonville → Murphy

Leisurely26 mi35 min800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 2,200 ftOne way
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The drive

Oregon 238 runs from Jacksonville through the Applegate Valley to Murphy. It passes Ruch, about 7 miles from Jacksonville, where the Upper Applegate road heads toward Applegate Lake, then Applegate, and ends at Murphy.

The valley is home to the Applegate Valley Wine Trail, with wineries along Highway 238. It is a Leisurely drive of rolling farmland and river valley.

Along the way

  1. Jacksonville
  2. Ruch
  3. Applegate
  4. Murphy
Elevation
800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 2,200 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Winery hours vary by season, so confirm before you plan a stop.
  • Ruch is where the Upper Applegate road turns off toward Applegate Lake.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check ODOT TripCheck.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 238 from Jacksonville to Murphy take?

Highway 238 from Jacksonville to Murphy is 26.2 miles and takes about 35 minutes.

What is on the Applegate Valley drive?

Oregon 238 passes Ruch and Applegate, with wineries along the Applegate Valley Wine Trail.

How do you get to Applegate Lake?

From Ruch, take the Upper Applegate road about 15 miles to Applegate Lake.

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