Pasco to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

786 miles 1265 km · straight line
943.2 miles estimated 1518 km · driving distance
18h 59min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Pasco from Rapid City?

The distance from Pasco to Rapid City is 786 miles (1265 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located E of Pasco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.2 miles, taking about 18h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Pasco in Washington 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 Pasco 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 Pasco to Rapid City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 59min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 47min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 41min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pasco & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Pasco
46.24°N, 119.10°W
America/Los_Angeles
118m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients