Columbus, Ohio to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Rapid City?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Rapid City is 1073.7 miles (1728 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1274.6 miles, taking about 22h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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.