Route from Saint-Léonard to Cascades

Distance from Saint-Léonard to Cascades

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard and Cascades is 176.5 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 212 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 21 min.

Trip cost and route type: Saint-Léonard – Cascades

Driving directions from Saint-Léonard to Cascades

The map shows the locations of Saint-Léonard (A) and Cascades (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Saint-Léonard to Cascades

Real distance: 222.7 km  ·  Estimated time: 3 h 56 min

1. • Drive southwest on Rue des Galets. 83 m
2. → Turn right onto Rue Jean-Nicolet. 230 m
3. → Turn right onto Boulevard Viau. 1.5 km
4. ← Turn left onto Boulevard des Grandes-Prairies. 735 m
5. → Turn right onto Rue de Meaux. 338 m
6. ← Turn left onto Rue J.-B.-Martineau. 376 m
7. → Turn right onto Boulevard Pie-IX/125. 4.7 km
8. • Take the 440 Est/125 Nord exit toward Terrebonne. 745 m
9. • Keep right to take Montée Saint-François. 834 m
10. ← Turn left onto Montée Saint-François. 8.0 km
11. → Turn right onto Avenue des Perron. 264 m
12. ↑ Stay straight to take the ramp. 4.3 km
13. → Take the 640 Ouest ramp toward St.-Eustache. 730 m
14. • Keep left to take 640 Ouest toward Saint-Eustache. 7.3 km
15. • Take exit 20 onto 15 toward Aeroport Mirabel. 351 m
16. • Keep right to take 15 Nord toward Aeroport Mirabel. 13.0 km
17. • Take exit 35 onto 50 Ouest toward Lachute/Gatineau. 1.1 km
18. • Keep left to take 50 Ouest toward Lachute/Gatineau. 18.3 km
19. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 33.1 km
20. • Keep left to stay on 50. 42.6 km
21. • Keep left to take 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 10.3 km
22. • Keep left to stay on 50/Autoroute Guy-Lafleur. 51.0 km
23. • Keep right to take exit 135 onto 5 toward Maniwaki. 691 m
24. • Keep right to take 5 Nord toward Maniwaki. 20.4 km
25. • Take exit 21 onto Chemin de la Rivière. 363 m
26. → Turn right to take the ramp. 185 m
27. → Turn right onto Route 105/105. 53 m
28. ← Turn left onto Chemin de la Rivière. 591 m
29. → Turn right onto Chemin Pine. 330 m
30. Show all 29 steps ↓

Standard car route without avoiding highways. For advanced options (motorcycle, bicycle, transit, avoid tolls) use the live planner above.

Estimate trip cost: Saint-Léonard – Cascades

Indicative estimates based on ~212 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Saint-Léonard to Cascades

The straight-line distance between Saint-Léonard (Quebec) and Cascades (Ontario) is about 176.5 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Saint-Léonard – Cascades

How far is Saint-Léonard from Cascades? The road estimate is around 212 km, with an indicative drive time of 2 h 21 min. The route connects Quebec to Ontario — a medium-distance route (100–300 km). Plan at least one stop and check fuel before departure. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Saint-Léonard (Quebec) — coordinates 45.5833° N, -73.6000° E. The destination is Cascades (Ontario), at 45.5801° N, -75.8678° E.

Practical tips for the Saint-Léonard – Cascades drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Quebec — a province St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians — and reaches Cascades in Ontario, Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north. The route also passes near L’Orignal (Ontario).

When to leave

For a medium-distance trip, leaving before 07:00 or after 10:00 helps you avoid urban congestion. Friday afternoons and Sunday returns often slow the major highways.

Alternatives

For this route of about 212 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Saint-Léonard – Cascades route

These cities are near the direct route between Saint-Léonard and Cascades. They may be useful as a stopover or alternate destination.

Routes with intermediate stops: Saint-Léonard → L’Orignal · Saint-Léonard → Vankleek Hill · Saint-Léonard → Hawkesbury

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