Mount Rainier to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

992 miles 1596.4 km · straight line
1190.4 miles estimated 1915.7 km · driving distance
23h 57min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Parker?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Parker is 992 miles (1596.4 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located ESE of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1190.4 miles, taking about 23h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Parker in Colorado.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mount Rainier and Parker. 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 Mount Rainier to Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 57min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 44min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 8min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Parker

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients