Mount Rushmore to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.7 miles 831.6 km · straight line
620.1 miles estimated 997.9 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from St. Paul?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to St. Paul is 516.7 miles (831.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located ENE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.1 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients