Rapid City to Winona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575 miles 925.4 km · straight line
690 miles estimated 1110.5 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Rapid City from Winona?

The distance from Rapid City to Winona is 575 miles (925.4 km) as the crow flies. Winona is located E of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota and Winona in Minnesota.

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 Winona. 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 Winona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rapid City & Winona

Quick Facts

Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m elevation
Winona
44.05°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients