Bryce Canyon to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.8 miles 1013.5 km · straight line
755.7 miles estimated 1216.2 km · driving distance
15h 12min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Mount Rushmore is 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.7 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 12min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 14min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 46min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients