Mount Rainier to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1160.2 miles 1867.2 km · straight line
1460.8 miles actual route 2350.9 km · driving distance
27h 59min estimated drive time
$141 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Tucson?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Tucson is 1160.2 miles (1867.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1460.8 miles, taking about 27h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rainier in Washington and Tucson 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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 59min $141 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 35min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~36h 23min $175–$511* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Tucson

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 387 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM