National Average Unleaded Gas Prices

July 13, 2026 | $3.87

Month ago average | $4.09

Year ago average | $3.15

Next update: 8.3.2026

Source: AAA Daily Gas Prices Report at gasprices.aaa.com/.
 

How that affects your trip

Drive Time (approximate, one-way)
Round Trip Mileage | Gallons Used | COST 2025 | COST 2026 | DIFFERENCE

Minneapolis to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours
1,282 miles | 64.1 gals. | $201.92 | $248.07 | $46.15

Des Moines to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours, 30 minutes
1,300 miles | 65.0 gals. | $204.75 | $251.55 | $46.80

Milwaukee to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours, 30 minutes
1,731 miles | 86.6 gals. | $272.79 | $335.14 | $62.35

Winnipeg to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours
1,639 miles | 82.0 gals. | $258.30 | $317.34 | $59.04

Omaha to Mount Rushmore | 8 hours
1,108 miles | 55.4 gals. | $174.51 | $214.40 | $39.89

Chicago to Mount Rushmore | 13 hours, 45 minutes
1,878 miles | 93.9 gals. | $295.79 | $363.39 | $67.60

Denver to Mount Rushmore | 6 hours
770 miles | 38.5 gals. | $121.28 | $149.00 | $27.72

Dallas to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 45 minutes
2,215 miles | 110.8 gals. | $349.02 | $428.80 | $79.78

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 30 minutes
2,231 miles | 111.6 gals. | $351.54 | $431.89 | $80.35

Kansas City to Mount Rushmore | 10 hours, 30 minutes
1,463 miles | 73.2 gals. | $230.58 | $283.28 | $52.70

Estimates are based on a vehicle with a 20-gallon gas tank that gets 20 miles to the gallon. Calculations were made using the national averages listed above.