Mount Rushmore to Waterloo, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mount Rushmore from Waterloo, Iowa?
The distance from Mount Rushmore to Waterloo, Iowa is 567.7 miles (913.6 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Iowa is located E of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 681.2 miles, taking about 13h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Waterloo, Iowa in Iowa.
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 Waterloo, Iowa. 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 Waterloo, Iowa
Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Waterloo, Iowa
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator