Beloit to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

721.3 miles 1160.9 km · straight line
865.6 miles estimated 1393.1 km · driving distance
17h 25min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Beloit from Rapid City?

The distance from Beloit to Rapid City is 721.3 miles (1160.9 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Beloit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 865.6 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Beloit in Wisconsin and Rapid City 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. 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 Beloit and Rapid City. 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 Beloit to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 25min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 54min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 39min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beloit & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Beloit
42.51°N, 89.03°W
America/Chicago
229m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients