Mount Rushmore to Owatonna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.7 miles 818.6 km · straight line
610.4 miles estimated 982.3 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from Owatonna?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Owatonna is 508.7 miles (818.6 km) as the crow flies. Owatonna is located E of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.4 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Owatonna in Minnesota.

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 Owatonna. 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 Owatonna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Owatonna

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
Owatonna
44.08°N, 93.23°W
America/Chicago
351m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients