Distance from Cheyenne to Rapid City
How far is it from Cheyenne to Rapid City? About 219 mi in a straight line and 267 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cheyenne and Rapid City are about 219 mi (352 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 267 mi (429 km), a drive of about 4 hr 46 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 54 min.
| Straight-line distance | 219 mi / 352 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 267 mi / 429 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 46 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 54 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $33 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.613, -104.044 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cheyenne to Rapid City is about 219 mi (352 km) in a straight line, and roughly 267 mi (429 km) by road.