Idaho Falls to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574 miles 923.7 km · straight line
767.3 miles actual route 1234.8 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Seattle?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Seattle is 574 miles (923.7 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.3 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Seattle

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM