How far is Cascade Locks, OR from Eugene, OR?

The driving distance from Cascade Locks, OR to Eugene, OR is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
152.32 mi
02h 32m
Flight
126.19 mi
203.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.19 mi
Kilometers
203.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.32 mi
Kilometers
245.14 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Sat, May 23, 6:10 PM PDT
Return by in Cascade Locks
Sat, May 23, 8:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cascade Locks
2026-05-23T15:38
Arrive Eugene
Sat, May 23, 6:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Cascade Locks
76.1 mi
01h 16m
To Eugene
76.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade Locks and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cascade Locks and Eugene.

  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

    107.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 105, OR 126 West: Eugene

    1436 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Coburg Road

    670 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, University of Oregon

    1758 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Coburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Street

    551 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Broadway Connector

    51 m · 8 sec · Broadway Connector

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Broadway

    84 m · 16 sec · East Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Street

    122 m · 21 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · East 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    128 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coburg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade Locks and Eugene.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
108 mi · 71%
Columbia River Highway
33.7 mi · 22%
Banfield Freeway
6.75 mi · 4%
Officer Chris Kilcullen Memorial Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Coburg Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Wa-Na-Pa Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

107 mi · 02h 08m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
01h 16m from Cascade Locks
Leave By
1:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cascade Locks and Sunny near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cascade Locks to Eugene?

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Cascade Locks and 76.2 miles from Eugene.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cascade Locks and Sunny near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

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 Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cascade Locks and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 126.19 mi (203.09 km).

Cascade Locks

#1 Cascade Locks

City in Oregon, USA

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

#2 Eugene

The second most populous city in Oregon.

Population173,236
Coordinates44.0520700, -123.0867500
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Wa-Na-Pa Street (-121.890647, 45.66985)
End: Coburg Road (-123.086739, 44.05207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $5.57 $29.95 $59.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.25 $68.50

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cascade Locks and Eugene. The current time is 15:38:08.

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.