Mount Rushmore to Plainview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Plainview, Texas?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Plainview, Texas is 676.4 miles (1088.5 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located S of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 811.6 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Plainview, Texas in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Plainview, Texas. 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.