Marshalltown to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Marshalltown from Rapid City?
The distance from Marshalltown to Rapid City is 539.2 miles (867.8 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.1 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown in Iowa 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Marshalltown and Rapid City. 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 Marshalltown to Rapid City
Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator