Madison, Wisconsin to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1570.3 miles 2527.1 km · straight line
1884.3 miles estimated 3032.5 km · driving distance
37h 54min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from North Cascades?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to North Cascades is 1570.3 miles (2527.1 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1884.3 miles, taking about 37h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 54min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 29min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~49h 16min $226–$660* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 523 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients