Distance from Seattle to Topeka by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Topeka (KS) is 1455 miles or 2342 kilometers or 1264 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Topeka is 1834 miles (2952 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 379 miles or 610 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Topeka is 1455 miles or 2342 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Topeka, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Topeka?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS is 3 hours 20 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Topeka Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Seattle, WA and Topeka, KS
This map shows the distance from Seattle, WA, Usa to Topeka, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Seattle, Washington to Topeka, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Topeka, Kansas is 1834 miles or 2952 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS is 1834 miles or 2952 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Topeka, Kansas.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Topeka, Kansas is approximately 1834 miles (2952 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Topeka, KS?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Topeka take?
Seattle and Topeka are 31 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Seattle and Topeka

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Topeka (KS) is 2 Hours.
Topeka time is 2 Hours ahead of Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Topeka
2025-12-17, 03:45:40 MST2025-12-17, 05:45:40 EST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Topeka Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Topeka, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1834 mi 2952 km 1592.65 nmi
Straight line distance 1455 mi 2342 km 1264 nmi
Difference 379 mi 610 km 328 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Topeka Details

Topeka is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 2' 54'' Longitude: W 95° 40' 40.9''
Latitude39.04833
Longitude-95.67804
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Topeka

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Topeka, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 61 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 46 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 41 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 36 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 33 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 30 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 42 minutes