Hurricane to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710.3 miles 1143.1 km · straight line
852.3 miles estimated 1371.7 km · driving distance
17h 9min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Hurricane from Rapid City?

The distance from Hurricane to Rapid City is 710.3 miles (1143.1 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NE of Hurricane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852.3 miles, taking about 17h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Hurricane in Utah and Rapid City 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. 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 Hurricane 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 Hurricane to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 9min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 35min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 18min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hurricane & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Hurricane
37.18°N, 113.29°W
America/Denver
990m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients