Farmington, New Mexico to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

553.8 miles 891.3 km · straight line
664.6 miles estimated 1069.6 km · driving distance
13h 22min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Mount Rushmore is 553.8 miles (891.3 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.6 miles, taking about 13h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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. 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 22min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 2min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 23min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients