Columbus, Ohio to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1963.7 miles 3160.2 km · straight line
2518.2 miles actual route 4052.6 km · driving distance
45h 3min estimated drive time
$242 - $298 estimated fuel cost
~4h 27min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from North Cascades?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to North Cascades is 1963.7 miles (3160.2 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2518.2 miles, taking about 45h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 27min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 3min $242 - $298 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 4min $201–$378* Budget
Train ~58h 34min $302–$881* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 655 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 164 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM