How far is Box Elder, SD from Britton, SD?
The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Box Elder and Britton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Britton.
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Start on Front Street
29 m · 10 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
111 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Highway 1416
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 1416
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
1194 ft · 26 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
145.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol
2190 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North Highway 83
2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit sharp left
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
1.5 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
1.7 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue
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Turn right onto 112th Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
1 mi · 2 min · Vander Horck Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Britton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Liberty Boulevard
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Box Elder and Partly Cloudy near Britton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Britton?
The road trip is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.9 miles from Box Elder and 200.5 miles from Britton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.7 miles (458.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.7 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 MDT. 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 $53.28 one way or $106.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Box Elder and Britton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Box Elder and Partly Cloudy near Britton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Britton. Straight-line distance: 284.63 mi (458.07 km).
#1 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.09 | $120.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.76 | $131.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.95 | $149.89 |
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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