There are
1,305 mi
from Palmdale, CA to Rapid City, SD
That's the driving distance. It would take 23 hours 4 mins to go from Palmdale, California to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to Rapid City, SD) is 1,028.58 mi.
1,305 mi = 1.61 kms