Chickasha to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

676.9 miles 1089.3 km · straight line
812.3 miles estimated 1307.2 km · driving distance
16h 20min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Chickasha from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Chickasha to Mount Rushmore is 676.9 miles (1089.3 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNW of Chickasha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.3 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Chickasha in Oklahoma 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 Chickasha 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 Chickasha to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 20min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 36min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 14min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chickasha & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Chickasha
35.05°N, 97.94°W
America/Chicago
333m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients