Capitol Reef to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Capitol Reef from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Mount Rushmore is 559.9 miles (901 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.8 miles, taking about 13h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef 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 Capitol Reef 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.