Grand Junction to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Junction from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Grand Junction to Mount Rushmore is 424.3 miles (682.8 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.2 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado 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. 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 Grand Junction 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.