Greeley to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

263.7 miles 424.4 km · straight line
329.6 miles estimated 530.5 km · driving distance
6h 38min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Greeley from Rapid City?

The distance from Greeley to Rapid City is 263.7 miles (424.4 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Greeley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 329.6 miles, taking about 6h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Greeley in Colorado and Rapid City 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 Greeley and Rapid City. 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 Greeley to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 38min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 58min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 18min $40–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greeley & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients