Mount Rushmore to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is 1143.2 miles (1839.8 km) as the crow flies. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is located E of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1371.9 miles, taking about 27h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota, United States, while Waterloo, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 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.