How far is Britton, SD from Rapid City, SD?
The driving distance from Britton, SD to Rapid City, SD is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Britton and Rapid City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Britton and Rapid City.
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Start on Main Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Vander Horck Street
1 mi · 1 min · Vander Horck Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 112th Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 386th Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
1.6 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 281
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Take the exit slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
1.5 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 12 West
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US Highway 83
36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Euclid Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street
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Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 83
2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
30.6 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83
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Take the exit slight right
95.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
59.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190, US 16: Downtown, Black Hawk National Forest, Mount Rushmore
2265 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1148 ft · 39 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 48 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Britton and Rapid City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Take the exit slight right
95.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Britton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rapid City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Britton to Rapid City?
The road trip is about 390.5 miles (628.4 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Britton and 185.5 miles from Rapid City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.6 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 CDT. 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 $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Britton and Rapid City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Britton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rapid City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Britton and Rapid City. Straight-line distance: 292.86 mi (471.32 km).
#1 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059, 44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $51.96 | $103.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.13 | $128.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.09 | $146.18 |
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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