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

The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Winner, SD is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.05 mi
03h 37m
Flight
168.05 mi
270.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.05 mi
Kilometers
270.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.05 mi
Kilometers
329.99 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Box Elder
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Box Elder
2026-04-23T09:06
Arrive Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Box Elder
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belvidere
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Box Elder
102.3 mi
01h 48m
To Winner
102.7 mi
01h 48m

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
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    35.7 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · 277th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Boulevard
159 mi · 78%
277th Street
8.6 mi · 4%
Highway 1416
0.87 mi
US 183
0.32 mi
Oak Street
0.07 mi
Front Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Liberty Boulevard

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
01h 48m from Box Elder
Leave By
9:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Box Elder and Chance Light Rain near Winner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Box Elder and 102.7 miles from Winner.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 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 Winner, 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 Light Rain near Winner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Winner. Straight-line distance: 168.05 mi (270.45 km).

Box Elder

#1 Box Elder

City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Start: Box Elder (-103.06823, 44.11249)
End: Winner (-99.85901, 43.37667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.39 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.60
14.48 gal · 54.78 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.30 $54.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.79 $61.58
Premium $4.65 $33.69 $67.39
Diesel $5.30 $38.40 $76.80

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 Winner, SD. The current time in Box Elder is 09:06:42, although it is 10:06:42 in Winner.

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.