Newton, Kansas to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517.2 miles 832.4 km · straight line
620.7 miles estimated 998.9 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
326° NW bearing direction

How far is Newton, Kansas from Rapid City?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to Rapid City is 517.2 miles (832.4 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NW of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas in Kansas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Newton, Kansas and Rapid City. 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.

How to Get from Newton, Kansas to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients