Chico to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

625.4 miles 1006.5 km · straight line
750.5 miles estimated 1207.8 km · driving distance
15h 6min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Chico from North Cascades?

The distance from Chico to North Cascades is 625.4 miles (1006.5 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located N of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 750.5 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 6min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 7min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 38min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients