Columbia, Missouri to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1610.6 miles 2592 km · straight line
1967.5 miles actual route 3166.4 km · driving distance
34h 10min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Seattle?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Seattle is 1610.6 miles (2592 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1967.5 miles, taking about 34h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 10min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 0min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~44h 25min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Seattle

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 537 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM