National Average Unleaded Gas Prices

June 15, 2026 | $4.07

Month ago average | $4.53

Year ago average | $3.14

Next update: 6.29.2026

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. | $201.27 | $260.89 | $59.62

Des Moines to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours, 30 minutes
1,300 miles | 65.0 gals. | $204.10 | $264.55 | $60.45

Milwaukee to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours, 30 minutes
1,731 miles | 86.6 gals. | $271.92 | $352.46 | $80.54

Winnipeg to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours
1,639 miles | 82.0 gals. | $257.48 | $333.74 | $76.26

Omaha to Mount Rushmore | 8 hours
1,108 miles | 55.4 gals. | $173.96 | $225.48 | $51.52

Chicago to Mount Rushmore | 13 hours, 45 minutes
1,878 miles | 93.9 gals. | $294.85 | $382.17 | $87.32

Denver to Mount Rushmore | 6 hours
770 miles | 38.5 gals. | $120.89 | $156.70 | $35.81

Dallas to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 45 minutes
2,215 miles | 110.8 gals. | $347.91 | $450.96 | $103.05

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 30 minutes
2,231 miles | 111.6 gals. | $350.42 | $454.21 | $103.79

Kansas City to Mount Rushmore | 10 hours, 30 minutes
1,463 miles | 73.2 gals. | $229.85 | $297.92 | $68.07

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.