Mount Rainier to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.3 miles 829.3 km · straight line
618.4 miles estimated 995.2 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Reno?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Reno is 515.3 miles (829.3 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located SSE of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 618.4 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Reno in Nevada.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Reno

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients