Mesa to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1064.3 miles 1712.9 km · straight line
1364.2 miles actual route 2195.5 km · driving distance
26h 23min estimated drive time
$131 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Mesa to Mount Rainier is 1064.3 miles (1712.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located NNW of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1364.2 miles, taking about 26h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 23min $131 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 40min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~34h 18min $164–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM