How far is Belle Fourche, SD from Clark, SD?
The driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Clark, SD is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Fourche and Clark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Fourche and Clark.
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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
6.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1650 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Lazelle Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn left onto North Highway 83
2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
67.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 281
19.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
2663 ft · 34 sec · 386th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 3rd Street West
2 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street West
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Continue on US Highway 212
19.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Dakota Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Street West
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Continue on US Highway 212
16.4 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 1st Avenue West
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue West
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Turn left onto North Commercial Street
11 m · 2 sec · North Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Fourche and Clark.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
134 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Belle Fourche and Sunny near Clark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Fourche to Clark?
The road trip is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km) and usually takes 07h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Pierre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Belle Fourche and 183.6 miles from Clark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.88 one way or $103.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Belle Fourche and Clark, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belle Fourche and Sunny near Clark.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Fourche and Clark. Straight-line distance: 300.4 mi (483.44 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 Clark
City in and county seat of Clark County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 44.8777400, -97.7331400 |
| Altitude | 548 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark (-97.73314, 44.87774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $4.01 | $51.88 | $103.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.06 | $110.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $62.03 | $124.05 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $77.01 | $154.02 |
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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