National Average Unleaded Gas Prices

June 1, 2026 | $4.32

Month ago average | $4.39

Year ago average | $3.14

Next update: 6.15.2026

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 | $276.91 | $75.64

Des Moines to Mount Rushmore | 9 hours, 30 minutes
1,300 miles | 65.0 gals. | $204.10 | $280.80 | $76.70

Milwaukee to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours, 30 minutes
1,731 miles | 86.6 gals. | $271.92 | $374.11 | $102.19

Winnipeg to Mount Rushmore | 12 hours
1,639 miles | 82.0 gals. | $257.48 | $354.24 | $96.76

Omaha to Mount Rushmore | 8 hours
1,108 miles | 55.4 gals. | $173.96 | $239.33 | $65.37

Chicago to Mount Rushmore | 13 hours, 45 minutes
1,878 miles | 93.9 gals. | $294.85 | $405.65 | $110.80

Denver to Mount Rushmore | 6 hours
770 miles | 38.5 gals. | $120.89 | $166.32 | $45.43

Dallas to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 45 minutes
2,215 miles | 110.8 gals. | $347.91 | $478.66 | $130.75

Grand Rapids to Mount Rushmore | 16 hours, 30 minutes
2,231 miles | 111.6 gals. | $350.42 | $482.11 | $131.69

Kansas City to Mount Rushmore | 10 hours, 30 minutes
1,463 miles | 73.2 gals. | $229.85 | $316.22 | $86.37

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.