Oklahoma City to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Oklahoma City from Rapid City?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Rapid City is 667.6 miles (1074.4 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.7 miles, taking about 15h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City 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.