National Average Unleaded Gas Prices

April 1, 2026 | $4.06

Month ago average | $2.98

Year ago average | $3.20

Next update: 4.13.2026

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. | $205.12 | $260.25 | $55.13

Des Moines to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours, 30 minutes
1,300 miles | 65.0 gals. | $208.00 | $263.90 | $55.90

Milwaukee to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours, 30 minutes
1,731 miles | 86.6 gals. | $277.12 | $351.60 | $74.48

Winnipeg to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours
1,639 miles | 82.0 gals. | $262.40 | $332.92 | $70.52

Omaha to Mount Rushmore | 8 hours
1,108 miles | 55.4 gals. | $177.28 | $224.92 | $47.64

Chicago to Mount Rushmore | 13 hours, 45 minutes
1,878 miles | 93.9 gals. | $300.48 | $381.23 | $80.75

Denver to Mount Rushmore | 6 hours
770 miles | 38.5 gals. | $123.20 | $156.31 | $33.11

Dallas to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 45 minutes
2,215 miles | 110.8 gals. | $354.56 | $449.85 | $95.29

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 30 minutes
2,231 miles | 111.6 gals. | $357.12 | $453.10 | $95.98

Kansas City to Mount Rushmore | 10 hours, 30 minutes
1,463 miles | 73.2 gals. | $234.24 | $297.19 | $62.95

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.