Mount Rainier to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.6 miles 919.9 km · straight line
734.2 miles actual route 1181.6 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Sacramento?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Sacramento is 571.6 miles (919.9 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.2 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Sacramento in California.

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. 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM