La Crosse to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1465.4 miles 2358.3 km · straight line
1758.5 miles estimated 2830 km · driving distance
35h 23min estimated drive time
$169 - $208 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from North Cascades?

The distance from La Crosse to North Cascades is 1465.4 miles (2358.3 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1758.5 miles, taking about 35h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 23min $169 - $208 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 28min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~46h 0min $211–$615* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & North Cascades

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 488 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients