Memphis to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1842 miles 2964.4 km · straight line
2399.1 miles actual route 3860.9 km · driving distance
43h 30min estimated drive time
$231 - $284 estimated fuel cost
~4h 12min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from North Cascades?

The distance from Memphis to North Cascades is 1842 miles (2964.4 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2399.1 miles, taking about 43h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 12min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 30min $231 - $284 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 12min $192–$360* Budget
Train ~56h 33min $288–$840* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 614 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 154 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM