Los Angeles to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

903.3 miles 1453.7 km · straight line
1116.5 miles actual route 1796.9 km · driving distance
21h 38min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Los Angeles to Mount Rainier is 903.3 miles (1453.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located N of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.5 miles, taking about 21h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 38min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 58min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~28h 7min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM