Deadwood to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296 miles 476.4 km · straight line
370 miles estimated 595.5 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Deadwood to Rocky Mountain is 296 miles (476.4 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located SSW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Deadwood and Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients