Appleton to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1581.3 miles 2544.8 km · straight line
1897.5 miles estimated 3053.8 km · driving distance
38h 10min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from North Cascades?

The distance from Appleton to North Cascades is 1581.3 miles (2544.8 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1897.5 miles, taking about 38h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 10min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 48min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~49h 37min $228–$664* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients