How far is Wagner, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wagner and Rapid City is 256.6 miles (412.95 km).
Flight distance from Wagner, SD to Rapid City, SD is 256.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Wagner to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wagner, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 304.99 miles (490.84 km) by car.
Driving from Wagner to Rapid City will take approximately 04 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Wagner
City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1537 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°4'47"N 98°17'35"W |
| Latitude | 43.0797200 |
| Longitude | -98.2931300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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 Wagner and Rapid City
The distance between Wagner and Rapid City is 491 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 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 Wagner, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Wagner is 18:12:00, although it is 17:12:00 in Rapid City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.74 liters (10.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wagner and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wagner to Rapid City is $37.97 (diesel $50.78).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $37.97 | $40 | $45.2 | $50.78 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wagner 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.
