El Paso to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1375.8 miles 2214.1 km · straight line
1688.9 miles actual route 2718 km · driving distance
30h 47min estimated drive time
$163 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Seattle?

The distance from El Paso to Seattle is 1375.8 miles (2214.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1688.9 miles, taking about 30h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 47min $163 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 56min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~40h 1min $203–$591* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Seattle

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 459 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM