Seattle to Sun City West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1094.5 miles 1761.5 km · straight line
1371.9 miles actual route 2207.9 km · driving distance
25h 53min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Sun City West?

The distance from Seattle to Sun City West is 1094.5 miles (1761.5 km) as the crow flies. Sun City West is located SSE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1371.9 miles, taking about 25h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington and Sun City West in Arizona.

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 Sun City West. 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 Sun City West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 53min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 4min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~33h 39min $165–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Sun City West

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
Sun City West
33.66°N, 112.34°W
America/Phoenix
376m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM