Dallas, Texas to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

847.1 miles 1363.3 km · straight line
1081.6 miles actual route 1740.6 km · driving distance
19h 32min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Mount Rushmore is 847.1 miles (1363.3 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1081.6 miles, taking about 19h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas and Mount Rushmore. 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.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 32min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 26min $87–$162* Budget
Train ~25h 24min $130–$379* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM