Mount Rushmore to Pueblo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Pueblo?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Pueblo is 393.2 miles (632.8 km) as the crow flies. Pueblo is located S of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.9 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Pueblo in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Rushmore and Pueblo. 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.