Mount Rainier to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1056.1 miles 1699.6 km · straight line
1341.4 miles actual route 2158.7 km · driving distance
26h 2min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Phoenix?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Phoenix is 1056.1 miles (1699.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SSE of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1341.4 miles, taking about 26h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Mount Rainier to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 2min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 14min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~33h 51min $161–$469* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM