Mount Rushmore to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Oklahoma City is 661.1 miles (1063.9 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located SSE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.9 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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 Oklahoma 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.