Dodge City to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dodge City from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Dodge City to Mount Rushmore is 459.9 miles (740.1 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.8 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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. 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 Dodge City 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.