How far is Dakota Dunes, SD from Rapid City, SD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dakota Dunes and Rapid City is 356.52 miles (573.76 km).

Flight distance from Dakota Dunes, SD to Rapid City, SD is 356.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Dakota Dunes to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dakota Dunes, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 426.7 miles (686.71 km) by car.

Driving from Dakota Dunes to Rapid City will take approximately 06 hours 03 minutes.

#1 Dakota Dunes

Township in Union County, South Dakota

Population 2540
GPS Coordinates 42°29'15"N 96°29'11"W
Latitude 42.4874900
Longitude -96.4864200
Altitude 334
Country United States
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#2 Rapid City

The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.

Population 77503
GPS Coordinates 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W
Latitude 44.0805400
Longitude -103.2310100
Altitude 988
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Dakota Dunes and Rapid City

The distance between Dakota Dunes and Rapid City is 687 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 37 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dakota Dunes, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Dakota Dunes is 01:27:57, although it is 00:27:57 in Rapid City.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57 liters (15.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dakota Dunes and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dakota Dunes to Rapid City is $53.12 (diesel $71.04).

South Dakota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.53 $3.72 $4.2 $4.72
Total $53.12 $55.97 $63.24 $71.04

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dakota Dunes and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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