Apple Valley, Minnesota to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1350.2 miles 2172.9 km · straight line
1620.2 miles estimated 2607.5 km · driving distance
32h 36min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from North Cascades?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to North Cascades is 1350.2 miles (2172.9 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1620.2 miles, taking about 32h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and North Cascades in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and North Cascades. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 36min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 7min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~42h 23min $194–$567* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients