Mount Rushmore to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Willmar?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Willmar is 423.3 miles (681.3 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located ENE of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Willmar in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Willmar. 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.