Austin, Texas to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Seattle?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Seattle is 1769.5 miles (2847.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2110.9 miles, taking about 38h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 4min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Seattle in Washington.

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. 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. 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 Austin, Texas and Seattle. 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.