Amarillo to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Amarillo from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Amarillo to Mount Rushmore is 604.3 miles (972.6 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located N of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.2 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.
Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Mount Rushmore. 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 Amarillo to Mount Rushmore
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator