There are
1,437 mi
from Palo Alto, CA to Rapid City, SD
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Palo Alto, California to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palo Alto, CA to Rapid City, SD) is 1,087.48 mi.
1,437 mi = 2,312.38 kms