Salt Lake City to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.9 miles 1126.3 km · straight line
827.3 miles actual route 1331.4 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Seattle?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Seattle is 699.9 miles (1126.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827.3 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Seattle

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM