North Cascades to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.1 miles 1133.2 km · straight line
869 miles actual route 1398.6 km · driving distance
17h 16min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Sacramento?

The distance from North Cascades to Sacramento is 704.1 miles (1133.2 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Sacramento in California.

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. 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 Sacramento. 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 North Cascades to Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 16min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 43min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 27min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Sacramento

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM