Hood River to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80 miles 128.8 km · straight line
100 miles estimated 161 km · driving distance
2h 1min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
352° N bearing direction

How far is Hood River from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Hood River to Mount Rainier is 80 miles (128.8 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located N of Hood River. By car, the driving distance is approximately 100 miles, taking about 2h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Hood River in Oregon and Mount Rainier in Washington.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hood River 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 Hood River to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 1min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 25min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 55min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hood River & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Hood River
45.71°N, 121.52°W
America/Los_Angeles
46m 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 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 311.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients