Columbia, Missouri to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbia, Missouri from Rapid City?
The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Rapid City is 665.1 miles (1070.3 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.1 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri 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.
How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator