Glacier to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

401.4 miles 646 km · straight line
582.8 miles actual route 938 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Glacier from Seattle?

The distance from Glacier to Seattle is 401.4 miles (646 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located W of Glacier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582.8 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Glacier in Montana and Seattle in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier 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 Glacier to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier & Seattle

Quick Facts

Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM