Butte to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Rapid City?

The distance from Butte to Rapid City is 472.9 miles (761.1 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located ESE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.5 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Rapid City in South Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Butte 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.