How far is Cascade Locks, OR from Beaverton, OR?
The driving distance from Cascade Locks, OR to Beaverton, OR is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade Locks and Beaverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade Locks and Beaverton.
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Start on Wa-Na-Pa Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Portland
2753 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
33.7 mi · 40 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Banfield Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center
1906 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem
80 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton
1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway
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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 US 26 West: Beaverton
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road
1200 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue
640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road
637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road
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Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
1061 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on OR 217 South
1493 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
1700 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
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Continue on Southwest Farmington Road
886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade Locks and Beaverton.
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
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
33.7 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Cascade Locks and Mostly Sunny near Beaverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade Locks to Beaverton?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 25.8 miles from Cascade Locks and 25.9 miles from Beaverton.
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 5.9 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 4:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Cascade Locks and Mostly Sunny near Beaverton.
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 Cascade Locks and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.91 km).
#1 Cascade Locks
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.6698400, -121.8906400 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverton
The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.
| Population | 98,957 |
| Coordinates | 45.4870600, -122.8037100 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
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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