Colorado Springs to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1018.1 miles 1638.5 km · straight line
1321.6 miles actual route 2126.9 km · driving distance
23h 23min estimated drive time
$127 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Mount Rainier is 1018.1 miles (1638.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1321.6 miles, taking about 23h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs and Mount Rainier. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 23min $127 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 4min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~30h 24min $159–$463* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM