Big Spring to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Spring from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Big Spring to Mount Rushmore is 810.6 miles (1304.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located N of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 972.7 miles, taking about 19h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring 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. 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 Big Spring 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.