Rapid City to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Rapid City from Seattle?
The distance from Rapid City to Seattle is 948.4 miles (1526.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1136.8 miles, taking about 20h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota and Seattle in Washington.
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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Rapid City and Seattle. 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.
How to Get from Rapid City to Seattle
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator