Estes Park to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Estes Park from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Estes Park to Mount Rushmore is 264 miles (424.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNE of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 330 miles, taking about 6h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park in Colorado and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Estes Park 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.