Mount Rushmore to Shakopee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Shakopee?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Shakopee is 494.6 miles (796 km) as the crow flies. Shakopee is located E of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.5 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Shakopee 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 Shakopee. 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.