Kansas City to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore is 565.4 miles (910 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.9 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Mount Rushmore. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Kansas City to Mount Rushmore
Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator