Butte to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476 miles 766.1 km · straight line
593.8 miles actual route 955.6 km · driving distance
10h 31min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Butte from Seattle?

The distance from Butte to Seattle is 476 miles (766.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.8 miles, taking about 10h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Seattle in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Butte 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 Butte to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 31min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 37min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~9h 59min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Seattle

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM