Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rushmore is 509.5 miles (819.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located W of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.4 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator