Mount Rushmore to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Salt Lake City is 481.3 miles (774.6 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WSW of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 577.6 miles, taking about 11h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City. 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.