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Distance from Rapid City to Bozeman
Route Information
The driving distance from Rapid City, South Dakota to Bozeman, Montana is 458.5 mi (738 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 398.6 mi (641.6 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 48 min
The estimated travel time by road is 7 hours 7 minutes
Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 65 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Rapid City, South Dakota to Bozeman, Montana covers 458.5 mi (738 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 7 hours 7 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (458.5-514.0 miles / 738-827 km). The primary route shown here saves 14 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 65 mph (105 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.