Billings to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.5 miles 1072.6 km · straight line
819.4 miles actual route 1318.7 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Billings from Seattle?

The distance from Billings to Seattle is 666.5 miles (1072.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 819.4 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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 Billings 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.

How to Get from Billings to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Seattle

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM