Denali to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Denali from Seattle?

The distance from Denali to Seattle is 1535.4 miles (2471 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located ESE of Denali. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2350.2 miles, taking about 53h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Denali in Alaska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Denali 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.