Mount Rainier to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1377 miles 2216 km · straight line
1652.3 miles estimated 2659.2 km · driving distance
33h 14min estimated drive time
$159 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from St. Paul?

The distance from Mount Rainier to St. Paul is 1377 miles (2216 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1652.3 miles, taking about 33h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 14min $159 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 53min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~43h 12min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 459 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients