North Cascades to Vancouver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.8 miles 144.5 km · straight line
112.2 miles estimated 180.6 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Vancouver?

The distance from North Cascades to Vancouver is 89.8 miles (144.5 km) as the crow flies. Vancouver is located WNW of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.2 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. North Cascades is in Washington, United States, while Vancouver is in British Columbia, Canada.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Vancouver

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Vancouver
49.28°N, 123.12°W
America/Vancouver
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients