Dubuque to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dubuque from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Dubuque to Mount Rushmore is 650.8 miles (1047.4 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque in Iowa and Mount Rushmore 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator