How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Rapid City is 188.27 miles (303 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Rapid City, SD is 188.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 213.54 miles (343.66 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Rapid City will take approximately 03 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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 Fort Thompson and Rapid City
The distance between Fort Thompson and Rapid City is 344 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Fort Thompson, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Fort Thompson is 20:32:14, although it is 19:32:14 in Rapid City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.52 liters (7.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Rapid City is $26.58 (diesel $35.55).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $26.58 | $28.01 | $31.65 | $35.55 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson 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.
