Mount Rushmore to Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Saint Cloud, Minnesota?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Saint Cloud, Minnesota is 470.7 miles (757.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is located ENE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.8 miles, taking about 11h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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. 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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota. 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.