Seattle to Sequoia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792 miles 1274.6 km · straight line
1019.6 miles actual route 1640.9 km · driving distance
20h 19min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Sequoia?

The distance from Seattle to Sequoia is 792 miles (1274.6 km) as the crow flies. Sequoia is located SSE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.6 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington and Sequoia in California.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Seattle and Sequoia. 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 Seattle to Sequoia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 19min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 23min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 25min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Sequoia

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
Sequoia
36.49°N, 118.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
2050m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM