Charlotte to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Charlotte from Rapid City?
The distance from Charlotte to Rapid City is 1332.8 miles (2145 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1666.8 miles, taking about 30h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Rapid City 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 Rapid City. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 444 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
- You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator