Redding to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485 miles 780.6 km · straight line
593 miles actual route 954.3 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Redding from Seattle?

The distance from Redding to Seattle is 485 miles (780.6 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of Redding. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Redding in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Redding 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 Redding to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 3min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Redding & Seattle

Quick Facts

Redding
40.59°N, 122.39°W
America/Los_Angeles
172m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM