Hannibal to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.8 miles 1103.7 km · straight line
822.9 miles estimated 1324.4 km · driving distance
16h 33min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hannibal from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Hannibal to Mount Rushmore is 685.8 miles (1103.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located WNW of Hannibal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.9 miles, taking about 16h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Hannibal in Missouri 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hannibal 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 Hannibal to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 33min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 52min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 31min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hannibal & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Hannibal
39.71°N, 91.36°W
America/Chicago
153m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients