Nashville to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Nashville from Rapid City?
The distance from Nashville to Rapid City is 1024 miles (1648 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1262.8 miles, taking about 22h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Rapid City in South Dakota.
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 Nashville and Rapid City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Nashville to Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 341 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator