Mount Rainier to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

58.6 miles 94.3 km · straight line
102.3 miles actual route 164.7 km · driving distance
2h 49min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Seattle?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Seattle is 58.6 miles (94.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NNW of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.3 miles, taking about 2h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 49min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~2h 41min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Seattle

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 425 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM