What is there to do between Mt Rushmore and Yellowstone?

Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone National Park Road Trip: What to Do In Between
  • Visit the Mount Rushmore National Monument. ...
  • Explore Custer State Park. ...
  • Visit Badlands National Park. ...
  • Discover the History of the Black Hills. ...
  • Go on a Wine Tour. ...
  • Devils Tower National Monument. ...
  • Beartooth Pass. ...
  • Granite Peak.




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The approximate distance from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone is 500 miles, depending on the route you take (more on that below).

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Covering all 3 is a very full day, but it can be done with an early start. If I ran short on time, I'd eliminate Wall Drug. The Badlands will take an hour drive time from Rapid, and then allot around 4 hours to adequately see the park. Allot about an hour and a half back to Rushmore.

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In this one day (or multiple day) road trip you can hit up Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Monument, and a few fun little towns and local breweries or wineries. There are some off-the-beaten-path options as well, depending on how much time you have.

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This tour is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. During the summer season, cave tours leave regularly so come at your convenience, no reservations required. (Just know that the last regular cave tour leaves 1 hour before closing.)

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Jackson, WY is the ideal base camp for a trip to Yellowstone. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay in Jackson Hole while visiting Yellowstone National Park.

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The Iron Mountain Road is a work of art in itself. The highway connects Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial and passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in the Black Hills, including three tunnels that frame Mount Rushmore in the distance.

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