Nampa to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.7 miles 636.8 km · straight line
476.1 miles actual route 766.2 km · driving distance
8h 53min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Nampa from Seattle?

The distance from Nampa to Seattle is 395.7 miles (636.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Nampa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.1 miles, taking about 8h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Nampa in Idaho 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 Nampa 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 Nampa to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 53min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 40min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 26min $57–$167* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Nampa
43.54°N, 116.56°W
America/Boise
767m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM