Lincoln, Nebraska to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1317.7 miles 2120.7 km · straight line
1581.3 miles estimated 2544.8 km · driving distance
31h 49min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from North Cascades?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to North Cascades is 1317.7 miles (2120.7 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1581.3 miles, taking about 31h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 49min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 11min $127–$237* Budget
Train ~41h 22min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients