North Cascades to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.6 miles 948.9 km · straight line
707.6 miles estimated 1138.7 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from Yellowstone?

The distance from North Cascades to Yellowstone is 589.6 miles (948.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located ESE of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.6 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients