Columbia, Missouri to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Mount Rushmore is 668.6 miles (1076 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.3 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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.