Boulder to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

992.7 miles 1597.6 km · straight line
1191.2 miles estimated 1917.1 km · driving distance
23h 58min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from North Cascades?

The distance from Boulder to North Cascades is 992.7 miles (1597.6 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1191.2 miles, taking about 23h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 58min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 46min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 9min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients