La Crosse to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is La Crosse from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from La Crosse to Mount Rushmore is 608.4 miles (979.2 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located W of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.1 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator