Mount Rushmore to Tulsa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mount Rushmore from Tulsa?
The distance from Mount Rushmore to Tulsa is 663.4 miles (1067.7 km) as the crow flies. Tulsa is located SE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.1 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
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 Tulsa. 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 Tulsa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator