How far is Colonial Pine Hills, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Colonial Pine Hills, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Pine Hills and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Pine Hills and Spearfish.
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Start on Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 35 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 47 sec · Clarkson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lake Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mountain View Road
2940 ft · 1 min · Mountain View Road
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Turn left onto West Omaha Street
564 ft · 13 sec · West Omaha Street
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Continue on West Chicago Street
811 ft · 23 sec · West Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Deadwood Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Deadwood Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Pine Hills and Spearfish.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Deadwood Avenue
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colonial Pine Hills to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Colonial Pine Hills and 27.2 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Pine Hills and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 42.88 mi (69.01 km).
#1 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859186, 44.490846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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