Bismarck to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

958.9 miles 1543.2 km · straight line
1150.7 miles estimated 1851.8 km · driving distance
23h 9min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from North Cascades?

The distance from Bismarck to North Cascades is 958.9 miles (1543.2 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1150.7 miles, taking about 23h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 9min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 47min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 6min $138–$403* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients