Charlotte to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1339 miles 2154.9 km · straight line
1688.9 miles actual route 2718.1 km · driving distance
30h 38min estimated drive time
$163 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Charlotte to Mount Rushmore is 1339 miles (2154.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located WNW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1688.9 miles, taking about 30h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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. 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 Charlotte and Mount Rushmore. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 38min $163 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 46min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~39h 49min $203–$591* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM