There are
1,840 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Rapid City, SD
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Gainesville, Florida to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Rapid City, SD) is 1,518.21 mi.
1,840 mi = 1.61 kms