O'Fallon, Missouri to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743 miles 1195.8 km · straight line
891.7 miles estimated 1435 km · driving distance
17h 56min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is O'Fallon, Missouri from Rapid City?

The distance from O'Fallon, Missouri to Rapid City is 743 miles (1195.8 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located WNW of O'Fallon, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 891.7 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — O'Fallon, Missouri in Missouri 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 O'Fallon, Missouri 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 O'Fallon, Missouri to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 56min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 31min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 19min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between O'Fallon, Missouri & Rapid City

Quick Facts

O'Fallon, Missouri
38.81°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients