Denver to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1019.5 miles 1640.7 km · straight line
1304.4 miles actual route 2099.3 km · driving distance
22h 37min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Seattle?

The distance from Denver to Seattle is 1019.5 miles (1640.7 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1304.4 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 37min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 8min $104–$196* Budget
Train ~29h 24min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Seattle

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM