How far is Box Elder, SD from Webster, SD?

The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Webster, SD is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285 miles (458.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.88 mi
06h 52m
Flight
285.04 mi
458.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.04 mi
Kilometers
458.73 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.88 mi
Kilometers
654.81 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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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 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Return by in Box Elder
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Box Elder
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:53 PM to 3:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Box Elder
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pukwana
SD

Township in Brule County, South Dakota

From Box Elder
203.1 mi
03h 26m
To Webster
203.7 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 36 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Box Elder and Webster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Webster.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    29 m · 10 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 1416

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 1416

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    1194 ft · 26 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2522 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    282.4 mi · 4 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 25: Emery, Farmer

    1688 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto SD Highway 25

    23.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 25

  9. 9

    Turn right onto SD Highway 34

    6 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 34

  10. 10

    Turn left onto SD Highway 25

    60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · SD Highway 25

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 212

  12. 12

    Turn left onto SD Highway 25

    31.2 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 25

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2840 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Webster.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Boulevard
283 mi · 70%
SD Highway 25
115 mi · 28%
SD Highway 34
6.03 mi · 1%
US Highway 212
0.87 mi
Highway 1416
0.87 mi
South Main Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Liberty Boulevard

Merge slight left

282 mi · 04h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.9 mi
285 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pukwana
03h 26m from Box Elder
Leave By
10:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Box Elder and Chance Rain Showers near Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Webster?

The road trip is about 406.9 miles (654.8 km) and usually takes 06h 52m 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?

Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Box Elder and 203.7 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 285 miles (458.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.9 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 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 $54.15 one way or $108.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.6 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 Webster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Box Elder and Chance Rain Showers near Webster.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Webster. Straight-line distance: 285.04 mi (458.73 km).

Box Elder

#1 Box Elder

City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States

Population7,165
Coordinates44.1124900, -103.0682300
Altitude925
CountryUnited States
Webster

#2 Webster

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

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Box Elder (-103.06823, 44.11249)
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.36 gal
54.35 L · about $54.15
Round trip
$108.30
28.72 gal · 108.7 L
Estimated CO2
127.6 kg one way
Round trip: 255.2 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.15 $108.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.07 $122.15
Premium $4.65 $66.83 $133.66
Diesel $5.30 $76.17 $152.33

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 Box Elder, SD and Webster, SD. The current time in Box Elder is 00:33:35, although it is 01:33:35 in Webster.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.