Denver to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Denver to Mount Rushmore is 296.7 miles (477.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.5 miles, taking about 7h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
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 83.9 times to circle the Earth's equator