Davenport to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

664.6 miles 1069.5 km · straight line
797.5 miles estimated 1283.4 km · driving distance
16h 3min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Rapid City?

The distance from Davenport to Rapid City is 664.6 miles (1069.5 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 797.5 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 3min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 16min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 52min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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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 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients