Mount Rushmore to Newton, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mount Rushmore from Newton, Kansas?
The distance from Mount Rushmore to Newton, Kansas is 513.6 miles (826.6 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Kansas is located SE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.3 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Newton, Kansas in Kansas.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Rushmore and Newton, Kansas. 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 Mount Rushmore to Newton, Kansas
Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Newton, Kansas
- 1462 mi
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator