Bozeman to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.3 miles 887.2 km · straight line
678.4 miles actual route 1091.7 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Seattle?

The distance from Bozeman to Seattle is 551.3 miles (887.2 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 678.4 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bozeman 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 Bozeman to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~15h 32min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Seattle

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM