Long Beach, California to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1053.9 miles 1696.1 km · straight line
1316.7 miles actual route 2119 km · driving distance
23h 45min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Mount Rushmore is 1053.9 miles (1696.1 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1316.7 miles, taking about 23h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Mount Rushmore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 45min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 30min $105–$198* Budget
Train ~30h 53min $158–$461* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Mount Rushmore

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM