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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
424.46 mi
06h 09m
Flight
366.49 mi
589.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.49 mi
Kilometers
589.81 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.46 mi
Kilometers
683.11 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM MDT
Return by in Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beresford
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beresford
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Beresford
211.3 mi
03h 04m
To Spearfish
213.1 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    384.2 mi · 6 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
384 mi · 91%
West Cedar Street
37.9 mi · 9%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.63 mi
Jackson Boulevard
0.29 mi
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
North Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
366.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
03h 04m from Beresford
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beresford and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

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).

Beresford

#1 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.773661, 43.080559)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 683 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.98 gal
56.7 L · about $56.49
Round trip
$112.98
29.96 gal · 113.4 L
Estimated CO2
133.1 kg one way
Round trip: 266.3 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Beresford, SD and Spearfish, SD. The current time in Beresford is 02:22:12, although it is 01:22:12 in Spearfish.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.