Butte to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

452 miles 727.4 km · straight line
542.4 miles estimated 872.9 km · driving distance
10h 55min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Butte from North Cascades?

The distance from Butte to North Cascades is 452 miles (727.4 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.4 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and North Cascades in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte 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 Butte to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 55min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 6min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 22min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients