How far is Beaverton, OR from Cascade Locks, OR?
The driving distance from Beaverton, OR to Cascade Locks, OR is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverton and Cascade Locks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverton and Cascade Locks.
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Start on Southwest Farmington Road
23 m · 6 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Turn right onto Southwest Hall Boulevard
134 m · 19 sec · Southwest Hall Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Canyon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Southwest Canyon Road
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Turn left onto OR 217 North: Sunset Highway
1177 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26 East: Portland
966 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 26 East: Portland
1903 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26 East: Salem
1189 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway
1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 84 East: The Dalles, Seattle
2616 ft · 45 sec · Stadium Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Marquam Bridge
2330 ft · 40 sec · Marquam Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles, Portland Airport
1011 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East, US 30 East: Portland Airport, The Dalles
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
34 mi · 40 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Locks, Stevenson
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wa-Na-Pa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverton and Cascade Locks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
34 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Beaverton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Cascade Locks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaverton to Cascade Locks?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Troutdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Beaverton and 25.7 miles from Cascade Locks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaverton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Cascade Locks.
Stop Ideas Near Troutdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hollybrook Park
Happy Valley City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutdale.
Union Station
Portland, OR
Vancouver station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaverton and Cascade Locks. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.91 km).
#1 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cascade Locks
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.6698400, -121.8906400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade Locks (-121.89064, 45.66984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
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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