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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.22 mi
05h 37m
Flight
319.39 mi
514.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.39 mi
Kilometers
514.01 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.22 mi
Kilometers
566.85 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Box Elder
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Box Elder
2026-04-18T03:15
Arrive Worthing
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:38 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
5:44 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
Kennebec
SD

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

From Box Elder
175.7 mi
02h 48m
To Worthing
176.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph NW

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.

  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

    328.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1120 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto SD Highway 44

    568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44

  11. 11

    Continue on 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Boulevard
349 mi · 99%
280th Street
0.92 mi
Highway 1416
0.87 mi
West 1st Street
0.71 mi
SD Highway 44
0.11 mi
South Main Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
319.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebec
02h 48m from Box Elder
Leave By
5:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Box Elder

#1 Box Elder

City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Box Elder (-103.06823, 44.11249)
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.05 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.75
24.86 gal · 94.1 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Box Elder, SD and Worthing, SD. The current time in Box Elder is 03:15:27, although it is 04:15:27 in Worthing.

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.