How far is Belle Fourche, SD from Hill City, SD?
The driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Hill City, SD is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Fourche and Hill City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Fourche and Hill City.
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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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Continue on US Highway 85
9.1 mi · 11 min · US Highway 85
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Turn left onto I-90 East, US 85 South
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85 South: Deadwood, Lead
1645 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 85
7.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 85
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pioneer Way
2686 ft · 43 sec · Pioneer Way
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Turn left onto Pine Street
125 m · 10 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Street
1 km · 59 sec · Sherman Street
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 385
19.8 mi · 29 min · US Highway 385
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Continue on Highway 385
16.7 mi · 25 min · Highway 385
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Take the ramp straight
117 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 385
3 mi · 5 min · Highway 385
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
19 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Fourche and Hill City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 385
Turn left onto US Highway 385
19.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Hill City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Fourche to Hill City?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Belle Fourche and 34.7 miles from Hill City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Fourche and Sunny near Hill City.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
Lead City Hall
City of Sturgis SD
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Fourche and Hill City. Straight-line distance: 52.85 mi (85.06 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 Hill City
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.9324900, -103.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hill City (-103.57519, 43.93249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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