San Antonio to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1785.8 miles 2873.9 km · straight line
2123.3 miles actual route 3417.1 km · driving distance
38h 46min estimated drive time
$204 - $251 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Seattle?

The distance from San Antonio to Seattle is 1785.8 miles (2873.9 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2123.3 miles, taking about 38h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 46min $204 - $251 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 31min $170–$318* Budget
Train ~50h 24min $255–$743* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Seattle

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 595 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM