Mount Rainier to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

434.1 miles 698.6 km · straight line
520.9 miles estimated 838.3 km · driving distance
10h 29min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Redding?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Redding is 434.1 miles (698.6 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located S of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.9 miles, taking about 10h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Redding in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Rainier and Redding. 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 Redding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 29min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 35min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 58min $63–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Redding

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Redding
40.59°N, 122.39°W
America/Los_Angeles
172m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients