How far is Britton, SD from Spearfish, SD?

The driving distance from Britton, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 385.1 miles (619.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
385.06 mi
06h 44m
Flight
310.88 mi
500.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.88 mi
Kilometers
500.31 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.06 mi
Kilometers
619.7 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM MDT
Return by in Britton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Britton
2026-04-23T04:47
Arrive Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM MDT

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

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Britton
8:00 PM CDT
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
Blunt
SD

City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States

From Britton
205.9 mi
03h 22m
To Spearfish
179.1 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Britton and Spearfish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Britton and Spearfish.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vander Horck Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Vander Horck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 10

    10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on 403rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10

  8. 8

    Continue on 112th Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 386th Avenue

    18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southwest

    113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 12 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West

  15. 15

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 83

    36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Euclid Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Euclid Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  26. 26

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34/63

  27. 27

    Continue on Lazelle Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    17.6 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Britton and Spearfish.

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34/63
134 mi · 35%
US Highway 83
66.9 mi · 17%
US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 10%
Lazelle Street
19.9 mi · 5%
386th Avenue
18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34/63

Continue on SD Highway 34/63

134 mi · 02h 32m

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 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
310.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blunt
03h 22m from Britton
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Britton and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Britton to Spearfish?

The road trip is about 385.1 miles (619.7 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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 205.9 miles from Britton and 179.1 miles from Spearfish.

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

The direct path is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 $51.25 one way or $102.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Britton and Spearfish, 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 Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Britton and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 310.88 mi (500.31 km).

Britton

#1 Britton

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

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-97.750507, 45.791619)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.59 gal
51.44 L · about $51.25
Round trip
$102.50
27.18 gal · 102.88 L
Estimated CO2
120.8 kg one way
Round trip: 241.5 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.25 $102.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.80 $115.60
Premium $4.65 $63.25 $126.50
Diesel $5.30 $72.08 $144.16

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 Britton, SD and Spearfish, SD. The current time in Britton is 04:47:56, although it is 03:47:56 in Spearfish.

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.