How far is Box Elder, SD from Rapid Valley, SD?
The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Rapid Valley, SD is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Box Elder and Rapid Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Rapid Valley.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Turn left onto Concourse Drive
1148 ft · 38 sec · Concourse Drive
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
2441 ft · 1 min · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Peanut Lane
703 ft · 33 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn right onto Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 58 sec · Sweetbriar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sweetbriar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Rapid Valley.
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
2.29 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Box Elder and Rain Showers Likely near Rapid Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Rapid Valley?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Ashland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Box Elder and 4 miles from Rapid Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Box Elder and Rain Showers Likely near Rapid Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland Heights
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 Ashland Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Rapid Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.19 mi (8.35 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 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rapid Valley (-103.14629, 44.06249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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