Iowa City to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Iowa City from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Iowa City to Mount Rushmore is 623.5 miles (1003.5 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located WNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 748.3 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Mount Rushmore
Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Mount Rushmore
- 1257 mi
- 2111 mi
- 376 mi
- 4147 mi
- 578 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator