Mount Rushmore to Waukegan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Waukegan?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Waukegan is 793.2 miles (1276.5 km) as the crow flies. Waukegan is located E of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.8 miles, taking about 19h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Waukegan in Illinois.

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. 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 Waukegan. 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.