Minneapolis to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1341.7 miles 2159.3 km · straight line
1610.1 miles estimated 2591.2 km · driving distance
32h 23min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from North Cascades?

The distance from Minneapolis to North Cascades is 1341.7 miles (2159.3 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located WNW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1610.1 miles, taking about 32h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 23min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 52min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~42h 6min $193–$564* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients