Kansas City to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1477.4 miles 2377.6 km · straight line
1948.2 miles actual route 3135.4 km · driving distance
34h 29min estimated drive time
$187 - $231 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from North Cascades?

The distance from Kansas City to North Cascades is 1477.4 miles (2377.6 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1948.2 miles, taking about 34h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 29min $187 - $231 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 23min $156–$292* Budget
Train ~44h 50min $234–$682* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 492 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM