Memphis to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1823.9 miles 2935.3 km · straight line
2337.7 miles actual route 3762.1 km · driving distance
40h 28min estimated drive time
$225 - $277 estimated fuel cost
~4h 10min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Memphis to Mount Rainier is 1823.9 miles (2935.3 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2337.7 miles, taking about 40h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 10min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 28min $225 - $277 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 34min $187–$351* Budget
Train ~52h 36min $281–$818* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 608 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 152 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM