Los Angeles to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Rapid City?
The distance from Los Angeles to Rapid City is 1059.4 miles (1704.9 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1325.4 miles, taking about 23h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 353 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator