Los Angeles to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1029.1 miles 1656.1 km · straight line
1251.4 miles actual route 2013.9 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from North Cascades?

The distance from Los Angeles to North Cascades is 1029.1 miles (1656.1 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located N of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1251.4 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $150–$438* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM