How far is it to travel the Cascades from Eugene, Oregon?

There are two ways to travel from Eugene, Oregon to the Cascades:

Via Willamette Pass: This route takes you through the Willamette Valley and over the Willamette Pass. The distance from Eugene to the summit of Willamette Pass is approximately 50 miles (80 kilometers).

Via McKenzie Pass: This route takes you through the McKenzie River Valley and over the McKenzie Pass. The distance from Eugene to the summit of McKenzie Pass is approximately 85 miles (137 kilometers).

The time it takes to travel to the Cascades from Eugene depends on the route you take and the traffic conditions. On average, it takes about 1 hour to drive to the summit of Willamette Pass and about 1.5 hours to drive to the summit of McKenzie Pass.

Here are the detailed directions for each route:

Via Willamette Pass:

1. Head north on Interstate 5 from Eugene.

2. Take exit 194 for State Highway 126 West toward Florence.

3. Follow Highway 126 for approximately 40 miles (64 kilometers) to Willamette Pass.

4. The summit of Willamette Pass is marked by a sign and a parking lot.

Via McKenzie Pass:

1. Head east on Highway 126 from Eugene.

2. Follow Highway 126 for approximately 55 miles (89 kilometers) to McKenzie Bridge.

3. Turn right onto Highway 242 East toward McKenzie Pass.

4. Follow Highway 242 for approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) to McKenzie Pass.

5. The summit of McKenzie Pass is marked by a sign and a parking lot.