Death Valley to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Seattle?

The distance from Death Valley to Seattle is 813.2 miles (1308.7 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1075.1 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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 Death Valley 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.