Mount Rainier to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rainier from Surprise?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Surprise is 1038.3 miles (1671 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located SSE of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1246 miles, taking about 25h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Surprise in Arizona.

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 Surprise. 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.