Phoenix to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1114.5 miles 1793.6 km · straight line
1392.7 miles actual route 2241.4 km · driving distance
26h 29min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Seattle?

The distance from Phoenix to Seattle is 1114.5 miles (1793.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1392.7 miles, taking about 26h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 29min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 47min $111–$209* Budget
Train ~34h 26min $167–$487* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Seattle

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 372 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM