Bryce Canyon to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

804.4 miles 1294.6 km · straight line
965.3 miles estimated 1553.5 km · driving distance
19h 25min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Mount Rainier is 804.4 miles (1294.6 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located NW of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965.3 miles, taking about 19h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 25min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 18min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 15min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients