Mount Rushmore to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mount Rushmore from Saint Joseph?
The distance from Mount Rushmore to Saint Joseph is 526.2 miles (846.8 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ESE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.4 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Saint Joseph in Missouri.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Mount Rushmore and Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph
Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Saint Joseph
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator