Provo to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Provo from Rapid City?
The distance from Provo to Rapid City is 506.5 miles (815.2 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NE of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.8 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Provo 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 Provo to Rapid City
Suggested Stops Between Provo & Rapid City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator