Mount Rushmore to O'Fallon, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747.6 miles 1203.2 km · straight line
897.1 miles estimated 1443.8 km · driving distance
18h 3min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from O'Fallon, Missouri?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to O'Fallon, Missouri is 747.6 miles (1203.2 km) as the crow flies. O'Fallon, Missouri is located ESE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.1 miles, taking about 18h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and O'Fallon, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Mount Rushmore and O'Fallon, Missouri. 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 O'Fallon, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 3min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 40min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 28min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & O'Fallon, Missouri

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
O'Fallon, Missouri
38.81°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients