How far is Box Elder, SD from Worthing, SD?
The driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Worthing, SD is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.4 miles (514 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Box Elder and Worthing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder and Worthing.
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Start on Front Street
29 m · 10 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
111 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Highway 1416
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 1416
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
1194 ft · 26 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
2522 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
328.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1120 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 44
568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44
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Continue on 280th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Box Elder and Worthing.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Liberty Boulevard
Merge slight left
329 mi · 05h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Box Elder and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Worthing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder to Worthing?
The road trip is about 352.2 miles (566.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Box Elder and 176.5 miles from Worthing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.4 miles (514 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 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 Worthing, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Box Elder and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Worthing.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Box Elder and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 319.39 mi (514.01 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 Worthing
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 43.3291500, -96.7628300 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.86 | $105.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.85 | $115.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.93 | $131.86 |
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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