Gallup to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gallup from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Gallup to Mount Rushmore is 641.4 miles (1032.2 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNE of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.6 miles, taking about 15h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator