Mount Rushmore to Roy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.7 miles 763.9 km · straight line
569.6 miles estimated 916.7 km · driving distance
11h 28min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from Roy?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Roy is 474.7 miles (763.9 km) as the crow flies. Roy is located WSW of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 569.6 miles, taking about 11h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Roy in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 28min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 46min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 54min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Roy

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
Roy
41.16°N, 112.03°W
America/Denver
1384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients