Lincoln, Nebraska to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1310.1 miles 2108.4 km · straight line
1572.1 miles estimated 2530.1 km · driving distance
31h 38min estimated drive time
$151 - $186 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Mount Rainier is 1310.1 miles (2108.4 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located WNW of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1572.1 miles, taking about 31h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 38min $151 - $186 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 58min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~41h 7min $189–$550* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 437 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients