Rapid City to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Rapid City from Saint Joseph?
The distance from Rapid City to Saint Joseph is 523.5 miles (842.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located ESE of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.2 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota and Saint Joseph in Missouri.
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 Rapid City and Saint Joseph. 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 Rapid City to Saint Joseph
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator