Hereford, Texas to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hereford, Texas from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Hereford, Texas to Mount Rushmore is 628.8 miles (1011.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located N of Hereford, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.5 miles, taking about 15h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Hereford, Texas in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hereford, Texas 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.