Colorado Springs to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1066.8 miles 1716.8 km · straight line
1483.2 miles actual route 2386.9 km · driving distance
26h 29min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from North Cascades?

The distance from Colorado Springs to North Cascades is 1066.8 miles (1716.8 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1483.2 miles, taking about 26h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs and North Cascades. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 29min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 47min $119–$222* Budget
Train ~34h 26min $178–$519* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM