Phoenix to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Phoenix from Rapid City?
The distance from Phoenix to Rapid City is 874.4 miles (1407.2 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1223.2 miles, taking about 22h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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 Phoenix 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator