How far is Box Elder, SD from Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Box Elder and Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Colonial Pine Hills.
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Start on Front Street
652 ft · 31 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ellsworth Road
560 ft · 21 sec · South Ellsworth Road
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Turn left onto Highway 1416
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 1416
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Continue on East Catron Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Catron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Catron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alfalfa Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Elk Vale Road
Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.37 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Box Elder and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Colonial Pine Hills?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rapid Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Box Elder and 9.3 miles from Colonial Pine Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Box Elder and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rapid Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Willow Park
Box Elder City Hall
Box Elder Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rapid Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Colonial Pine Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 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 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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