Mount Rushmore to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mount Rushmore from San Francisco?
The distance from Mount Rushmore to San Francisco is 1074.1 miles (1728.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1375.5 miles, taking about 24h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and San Francisco in California.
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. 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. 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 358 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator