Cedar Rapids to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1501.8 miles 2416.9 km · straight line
1802.2 miles estimated 2900.3 km · driving distance
36h 15min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from North Cascades?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to North Cascades is 1501.8 miles (2416.9 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1802.2 miles, taking about 36h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 15min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 30min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~47h 8min $216–$631* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients