North Cascades to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.8 miles 1053.8 km · straight line
785.8 miles estimated 1264.6 km · driving distance
15h 48min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Truckee?

The distance from North Cascades to Truckee is 654.8 miles (1053.8 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located S of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 785.8 miles, taking about 15h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Truckee 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 48min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 58min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 32min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Truckee

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients