Appleton to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1610.8 miles 2592.4 km · straight line
1933 miles estimated 3110.9 km · driving distance
38h 53min estimated drive time
$186 - $229 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Appleton to Mount Rainier is 1610.8 miles (2592.4 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1933 miles, taking about 38h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 53min $186 - $229 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 40min $155–$290* Budget
Train ~50h 33min $232–$677* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 537 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients