Lewiston Orchards to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.2 miles 1094.7 km · straight line
816.2 miles estimated 1313.6 km · driving distance
16h 25min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Lewiston Orchards from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Lewiston Orchards to Mount Rushmore is 680.2 miles (1094.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located E of Lewiston Orchards. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.2 miles, taking about 16h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston Orchards in Idaho 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 Lewiston Orchards 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 Lewiston Orchards to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 25min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 42min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 21min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston Orchards & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Lewiston Orchards
46.38°N, 116.98°W
America/Los_Angeles
439m elevation
Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients