National Average Unleaded Gas Prices

May 4, 2026 | $4.46

Month ago average | $4.10

Year ago average | $3.17

Next update: 5.19.2026

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. | $203.20 | $285.89 | $82.69

Des Moines to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours, 30 minutes
1,300 miles | 65.0 gals. | $206.05 | $289.90 | $83.85

Milwaukee to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours, 30 minutes
1,731 miles | 86.6 gals. | $274.52 | $386.24 | $111.72

Winnipeg to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours
1,639 miles | 82.0 gals. | $259.94 | $365.72 | $105.78

Omaha to Mount Rushmore | 8 hours
1,108 miles | 55.4 gals. | $175.62 | $247.08 | $71.46

Chicago to Mount Rushmore | 13 hours, 45 minutes
1,878 miles | 93.9 gals. | $297.66 | $418.79 | $121.13

Denver to Mount Rushmore | 6 hours
770 miles | 38.5 gals. | $122.05 | $171.71 | $49.66

Dallas to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 45 minutes
2,215 miles | 110.8 gals. | $351.24 | $494.17 | $142.93

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 30 minutes
2,231 miles | 111.6 gals. | $353.77 | $497.74 | $143.97

Kansas City to Mount Rushmore | 10 hours, 30 minutes
1,463 miles | 73.2 gals. | $232.04 | $326.47 | $94.43

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.