Mount Rushmore to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1423.9 miles 2291.6 km · straight line
1735.9 miles actual route 2793.6 km · driving distance
31h 42min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from Raleigh?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Raleigh is 1423.9 miles (2291.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1735.9 miles, taking about 31h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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.

How to Get from Mount Rushmore to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 42min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 2min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~41h 13min $208–$608* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 475 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM