How far is Box Elder, SD from Pine Ridge, SD?
The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Pine Ridge, SD is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in 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 Box Elder and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Pine Ridge.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight left
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 37 min · SD Highway 40
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
10.5 mi · 12 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Red Shirt Table Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Red Shirt Table Road
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Continue on Loneman Day School Road
6 mi · 7 min · Loneman Day School Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
15.6 mi · 18 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Lone Man Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lone Man Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 407
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Pine Ridge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
SD Highway 40
Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Box Elder and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Box Elder and 49.6 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Box Elder and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 79.36 mi (127.71 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 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-102.55627, 43.02554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.23 | $14.82 | $29.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
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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