Iowa City to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Iowa City from Rapid City?
The distance from Iowa City to Rapid City is 615 miles (989.8 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 738.1 miles, taking about 14h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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. 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 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator