North Cascades to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1454.6 miles 2340.9 km · straight line
1745.5 miles estimated 2809.1 km · driving distance
35h 7min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Waterloo, Iowa?

The distance from North Cascades to Waterloo, Iowa is 1454.6 miles (2340.9 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1745.5 miles, taking about 35h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Waterloo, Iowa 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 Waterloo, Iowa. 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 Waterloo, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 7min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 8min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~45h 39min $209–$611* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Waterloo, Iowa

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Waterloo, Iowa
42.49°N, 92.34°W
America/Chicago
261m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 485 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients