Mount Rushmore to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mount Rushmore from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Zion, Utah is 676.5 miles (1088.7 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located SW of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 811.8 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Zion, Utah. 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.