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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.79 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.93 mi
73.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.93 mi
Kilometers
73.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.35 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaverton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM PDT
Return by in Cascade Locks
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cascade Locks
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Beaverton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cascade Locks
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Troutdale
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Cascade Locks
25.8 mi
00h 28m
To Beaverton
25.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Wa-Na-Pa Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward Portland

    2753 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    33.7 mi · 40 min · Columbia River Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Banfield Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Banfield Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Salem, OMSI, City Center

    1906 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Beaverton, Salem

    80 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 405, US 26: Beaverton

    1804 ft · 31 sec · Stadium Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Stadium Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26 West: Beaverton

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Park Way, Barnes Road

    1200 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Baltic Avenue

    640 ft · 20 sec · Southwest Baltic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road

    637 ft · 19 sec · Southwest Barnes Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaverton-Tigard Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 8, OR 10: Canyon Road, Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway

    1061 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on OR 217 South

    1493 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

    1700 ft · 56 sec · Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Farmington Road

    886 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Farmington Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
33.7 mi · 65%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 13%
US 26 West
4.76 mi · 9%
I 5 South
1.52 mi · 3%
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
1.46 mi · 3%
Stadium Freeway
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troutdale
00h 28m from Cascade Locks
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Troutdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hollybrook Park
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Hollybrook Park

Gresham , OR
535 SW Birdsdale Dr, Gresham, OR 97080, United States
Rating 4.5/5 88 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Happy Valley City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Happy Valley City Hall

Happy Valley , OR
16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Gresham City Passport Office

Gresham , OR
City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 4.4/5 11 reviews Passport office
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Gresham City Hall Park & Ride

Gresham , OR
1297 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030
Rating 3.8/5 52 reviews Park & ride

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutdale.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
BUS

Portland, OR

23 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Vancouver station

25 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
RAIL

Oregon City station

25 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cascade Locks and Beaverton. Straight-line distance: 45.93 mi (73.91 km).

Cascade Locks

#1 Cascade Locks

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,155
Coordinates45.6698400, -121.8906400
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Beaverton

#2 Beaverton

The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon.

Population98,957
Coordinates45.4870600, -122.8037100
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Wa-Na-Pa Street (-121.890647, 45.66985)
End: Southwest Farmington Road (-122.803735, 45.486941)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.12
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cascade Locks and Beaverton. The current time is 04:26:14.

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.