Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1375.2 miles 2213.2 km · straight line
1650.2 miles estimated 2655.8 km · driving distance
33h 12min estimated drive time
$159 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rainier is 1375.2 miles (2213.2 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1650.2 miles, taking about 33h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Mount Rainier in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota and Mount Rainier. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 12min $159 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 50min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~43h 10min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 458 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients