How far is Beresford, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 424.5 miles (683.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beresford and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beresford and Spearfish.
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Start on East Main Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Take the ramp right
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
384.2 mi · 6 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beresford and Spearfish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
384 mi · 06h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beresford to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 424.5 miles (683.1 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.3 miles from Beresford and 213.1 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 CDT. 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 $56.49 one way or $112.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Beresford and Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beresford and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 366.49 mi (589.81 km).
#1 Beresford
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.0805400, -96.7736600 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 683 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.71 | $127.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.72 | $139.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.45 | $158.91 |
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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