Pendleton to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Pendleton from Rapid City?

The distance from Pendleton to Rapid City is 768.4 miles (1236.6 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located E of Pendleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 922.1 miles, taking about 18h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Pendleton in Oregon 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 Pendleton 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.