Oakland to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Oakland from Rapid City?
The distance from Oakland to Rapid City is 1080.9 miles (1739.6 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located ENE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1391.4 miles, taking about 24h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 360 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator