The White House is about 1.5–2 miles (roughly 2.4–3.2 km) from the U.S. Capitol, depending on how you measure the route.

If you walk or drive along Pennsylvania Avenue:

  • Walking distance is around 1.9–2.4 miles and takes roughly 35–45 minutes on foot.
  • Driving distance is about 2.0–2.4 miles and usually takes 5–10 minutes in light traffic.