Seattle to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Seattle from Yosemite?

The distance from Seattle to Yosemite is 687.7 miles (1106.7 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located SSE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.8 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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.