Deadwood to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

36.9 miles 59.4 km · straight line
48 miles estimated 77.2 km · driving distance
58min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Deadwood to Mount Rushmore is 36.9 miles (59.4 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located SSE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48 miles, taking about 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood 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.

How to Get from Deadwood to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 58min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 674.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients