Denver to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1016.6 miles 1636.1 km · straight line
1414.8 miles actual route 2276.9 km · driving distance
25h 15min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Denver from North Cascades?

The distance from Denver to North Cascades is 1016.6 miles (1636.1 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1414.8 miles, taking about 25h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 15min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 18min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~32h 50min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM