How far is Belle Fourche, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Fourche and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Fourche and Mitchell.
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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
272.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Ohlman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Ohlman Street
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Havens Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Havens Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Boulevard
2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Fourche and Mitchell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 34
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272 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belle Fourche and Sunny near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Fourche to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.9 miles from Belle Fourche and 164.2 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.67 one way or $87.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 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 Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belle Fourche and Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Fourche and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 295.93 mi (476.26 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 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
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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