How far is Rapid City, SD from Mitchell, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid City and Mitchell is 260.19 miles (418.73 km).
Flight distance from Rapid City, SD to Mitchell, SD is 260.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Rapid City to Mitchell with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid City, South Dakota to Mitchell, South Dakota is: 276.58 miles (445.12 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid City to Mitchell will take approximately 03 hours 48 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15697 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°42'34"N 98°1'47"W |
| Latitude | 43.7094300 |
| Longitude | -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Mitchell: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298,43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rapid City and Mitchell
The distance between Rapid City and Mitchell is 445 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 56 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 Rapid City, SD and Mitchell, SD. The current time in Rapid City is 08:35:37, although it is 09:35:37 in Mitchell.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.94 liters (9.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid City and Mitchell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid City to Mitchell is $34.43 (diesel $46.05).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $34.43 | $36.28 | $40.99 | $46.05 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapid City and Mitchell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
