Lee's Summit to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lee's Summit from Mount Rushmore?
The distance from Lee's Summit to Mount Rushmore is 581.9 miles (936.4 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.2 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit to Mount Rushmore
Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Mount Rushmore
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator