Mesa to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mesa from Rapid City?
The distance from Mesa to Rapid City is 869.4 miles (1399.1 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1256.3 miles, taking about 22h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator