North Cascades to Ottumwa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1500.9 miles 2415.4 km · straight line
1801 miles estimated 2898.5 km · driving distance
36h 14min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Ottumwa?

The distance from North Cascades to Ottumwa is 1500.9 miles (2415.4 km) as the crow flies. Ottumwa is located E of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1801 miles, taking about 36h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Ottumwa in Iowa.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 North Cascades and Ottumwa. 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 North Cascades to Ottumwa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 14min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 29min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~47h 6min $216–$630* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Ottumwa

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 500 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients