How far is Clark, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?

The driving distance from Clark, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 366.4 miles (589.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.38 mi
07h 15m
Flight
300.4 mi
483.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.4 mi
Kilometers
483.44 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.38 mi
Kilometers
589.63 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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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 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Fourche
Sun, Nov 8, 8:56 AM MST
Return by in Clark
Sun, Nov 8, 5:11 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clark
2026-11-08T02:41
Arrive Belle Fourche
Sun, Nov 8, 9:56 AM CST
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM MST

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

Leave by
9:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clark
8:00 PM CST
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
Fort Pierre
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Clark
182.8 mi
03h 37m
To Belle Fourche
183.6 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clark and Belle Fourche.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clark and Belle Fourche.

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    11 m · 4 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 212

    16.4 mi · 24 min · US Highway 212

  4. 4

    Continue on Dakota Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 212

    19.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 212

  6. 6

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 281

    8.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on 386th Avenue

    2663 ft · 34 sec · 386th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 281

    19.2 mi · 22 min · US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    25.2 mi · 29 min · US Highway 14

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 14th Street

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · West 14th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on North Euclid Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Euclid Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  20. 20

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Lazelle Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche

    1463 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto SD Highway 34

    17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Street

    117 m · 15 sec · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clark and Belle Fourche.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34/63
134 mi · 36%
West 14th Street
67.8 mi · 19%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 10%
US Highway 212
35.9 mi · 10%
US Highway 281
28 mi · 8%
US Highway 14
25.2 mi · 7%
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
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
300.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierre
03h 37m from Clark
Leave By
9:30 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clark and Mostly Sunny near Belle Fourche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clark to Belle Fourche?

The road trip is about 366.4 miles (589.6 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Fort Pierre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.8 miles from Clark and 183.6 miles from Belle Fourche.

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

The direct path is about 300.4 miles (483.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 CST. 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 $51.88 one way or $103.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clark and Belle Fourche, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clark and Mostly Sunny near Belle Fourche.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clark and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 300.4 mi (483.44 km).

Clark

#1 Clark

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

Population10
Coordinates44.8777400, -97.7331400
Altitude548
CountryUnited States
Belle Fourche

#2 Belle Fourche

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

Population5,742
Coordinates44.6713700, -103.8521500
Altitude921
CountryUnited States
Start: Clark (-97.73314, 44.87774)
End: Belle Fourche (-103.85215, 44.67137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.93 gal
48.94 L · about $51.88
Round trip
$103.75
25.86 gal · 97.88 L
Estimated CO2
114.9 kg one way
Round trip: 229.8 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.88 $103.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.06 $110.11
Premium $4.80 $62.03 $124.05
Diesel $5.96 $77.01 $154.02

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clark, SD and Belle Fourche, SD. The current time in Clark is 02:41:41, although it is 01:41:41 in Belle Fourche.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.