North Cascades to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

642.7 miles 1034.4 km · straight line
771.3 miles estimated 1241.3 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Reno?

The distance from North Cascades to Reno is 642.7 miles (1034.4 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.3 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Reno in Nevada.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Cascades and Reno. 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 Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Reno

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients