How far is it to Mt. Rushmore?
The most direct route to Mount Rushmore National Memorial via U.S. Highway 385 and S.D. Highway 244. It is 41 miles (66 km) and driving time is approximately one hour. Follow U.S. 385 through the town of Custer, 20 miles (32 km) north of the Wind Cave visitor center. Approximately 11 miles (18 km) north of Custer, S.D. Highway 244 branches to the east directly to the Memorial, 10 miles (16 km) away. A longer, more scenic route to Mount Rushmore passes through Wind Cave National Park and Custer State Park on S.D. Highway 87 and U.S. Highway 16A. Follow U.S. Highway 385 north from the Wind Cave visitor center approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 km) to the junction with S.D. 87. Follow S.D. 87 north 16 miles (26 km) to its junction with U.S. 16A in Custer State Park. Follow U.S. 16A to the east. At a distance of 10 miles (16 km), U.S. 16A turns to the north, and is named the Iron Mountain Road. It is a narrow and winding road for the next 17 miles (27 km). U.S. 16A connects with S.D. 244 near t
