Milwaukee to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1639.3 miles 2638.2 km · straight line
2085.4 miles actual route 3356.1 km · driving distance
37h 0min estimated drive time
$201 - $247 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from North Cascades?

The distance from Milwaukee to North Cascades is 1639.3 miles (2638.2 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2085.4 miles, taking about 37h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 0min $201 - $247 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 24min $167–$313* Budget
Train ~48h 6min $250–$730* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM