How far is Custer, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Custer and Rapid City is 28.38 miles (45.67 km).
Flight distance from Custer, SD to Rapid City, SD is 28.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Custer, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 41.11 miles (66.16 km) by car.
Driving from Custer to Rapid City will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Custer
City in and county seat of Custer County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1926 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°45'60"N 103°35'56"W |
| Latitude | 43.7666500 |
| Longitude | -103.5988100 |
| Altitude | 1620 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059,44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Custer and Rapid City
The distance between Custer and Rapid City is 66 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 44 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.
There is no time difference between Custer and Rapid City. The current time is 01:40:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.49 liters (1.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Custer and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Custer to Rapid City is $5.12 (diesel $6.84).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $5.12 | $5.39 | $6.09 | $6.84 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Custer 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.
