Rapid City to Springdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

698.3 miles 1123.8 km · straight line
838 miles estimated 1348.6 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Rapid City from Springdale?

The distance from Rapid City to Springdale is 698.3 miles (1123.8 km) as the crow flies. Springdale is located SW of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota and Springdale in Utah.

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 Springdale. 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 Springdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Springdale

Quick Facts

Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
Springdale
37.19°N, 113.00°W
America/Denver
1158m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients