Mount Rainier to Tumwater: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.2 miles 88.9 km · straight line
71.8 miles estimated 115.6 km · driving distance
1h 27min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mount Rainier from Tumwater?

The distance from Mount Rainier to Tumwater is 55.2 miles (88.9 km) as the crow flies. Tumwater is located WNW of Mount Rainier. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.8 miles, taking about 1h 27min. 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 Tumwater. 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 Tumwater

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 27min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 44min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rainier & Tumwater

Quick Facts

Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
Tumwater
47.01°N, 122.91°W
America/Los_Angeles
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 450.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients