How far is Blackhawk, SD from Harrisburg, SD?

The driving distance from Blackhawk, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 362.3 miles (583 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.27 mi
05h 08m
Flight
333.35 mi
536.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.35 mi
Kilometers
536.47 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.27 mi
Kilometers
583.01 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Return by in Blackhawk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackhawk
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 2:09 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackhawk
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kennebec
SD

City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Blackhawk
180.9 mi
02h 34m
To Harrisburg
181.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blackhawk and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Sturgis Road

    1403 ft · 30 sec · Sturgis Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Peaceful Pines Road

    1341 ft · 23 sec · Peaceful Pines Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 273rd Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Willow Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackhawk and Harrisburg.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peaceful Pines Road
357 mi · 99%
273rd Street
3.48 mi · 1%
West Willow Street
1.56 mi
Sturgis Road
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Peaceful Pines Road

Continue straight

338 mi · 05h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
333.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebec
02h 34m from Blackhawk
Leave By
6:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackhawk and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackhawk to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 362.3 miles (583 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Blackhawk and 181.3 miles from Harrisburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.19 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blackhawk and Harrisburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackhawk and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackhawk and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 333.35 mi (536.47 km).

Blackhawk

#1 Blackhawk

Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota

Population2,892
Coordinates44.1511000, -103.3079600
Altitude1065
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: I 90 Business (-103.308136, 44.151054)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.39 L · about $48.19
Round trip
$96.39
25.56 gal · 96.78 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.19 $96.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.35 $108.71
Premium $4.65 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.30 $67.79 $135.57

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 Blackhawk, SD and Harrisburg, SD. The current time in Blackhawk is 19:27:05, although it is 20:27:05 in Harrisburg.

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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.