Clifton to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clifton from Rapid City?

The distance from Clifton to Rapid City is 437.4 miles (704 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 524.9 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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 Clifton 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.