Las Vegas to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Las Vegas from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Las Vegas to Mount Rushmore is 814.4 miles (1310.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1034.1 miles, taking about 18h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 271 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.6 times to circle the Earth's equator