Long Beach, California to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1071.3 miles 1724.1 km · straight line
1339.2 miles actual route 2155.3 km · driving distance
23h 53min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Rapid City?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Rapid City is 1071.3 miles (1724.1 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1339.2 miles, taking about 23h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Rapid City 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 Rapid City. 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 Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 53min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 40min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~31h 3min $161–$469* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 357 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM