How far is Belle Fourche, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Fourche and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Fourche and Box Elder.
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Start on 6th Avenue
8 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
117 m · 21 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
17.5 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1711 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1314 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Highway 1416
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1416
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Turn right onto Oak Street
111 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
29 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Fourche and Box Elder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 34
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23.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Belle Fourche and Sunny near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Fourche to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Belle Fourche and 31 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Fourche and Sunny near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Fourche and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.99 km).
#1 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.62 | $23.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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