Driving from Denver to Seattle
Seattle lies 1,641 km (1,020 mi) north-west of Denver, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 2,002 km (1,244 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Denver | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 729,019 | 780,995 |
| Elevation | 1,636 m (5,367 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 80201–80299 | 98101–98199 |
Clocks in Seattle are 1 h behind Denver right now, so a 22 h 15 min journey lands only 21 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Denver to Seattle
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Staying in Seattle
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle. Of the 466 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (198), and 8 are five-star. Across 148 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 150,199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Seattle from Denver?
1,641 km (1,020 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Denver; by road roughly 2,002 km (1,244 mi).
How long does it take to get from Denver to Seattle by car?
About 22 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denver and Seattle?
Seattle is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Denver).
Where can I stay in Seattle?
Our booking partner lists 661 places to stay in Seattle, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.