Louisville to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from Rapid City?
The distance from Louisville to Rapid City is 991.4 miles (1595.5 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1216.3 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. 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. 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 Louisville 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 330 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator