Grand Canyon to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

950.9 miles 1530.4 km · straight line
1346.2 miles actual route 2166.5 km · driving distance
24h 33min estimated drive time
$130 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Seattle?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Seattle is 950.9 miles (1530.4 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1346.2 miles, taking about 24h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 33min $130 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 28min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~31h 55min $162–$471* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Seattle

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM