How far is Dakota Dunes, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Dakota Dunes, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 416.4 miles (670.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Brule County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dakota Dunes and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dakota Dunes and Box Elder.
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Start on Glen Eagle Court
105 m · 18 sec · Glen Eagle Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Royal Troon
749 ft · 37 sec · North Royal Troon
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pebble Beach Drive
130 m · 23 sec · Pebble Beach Drive
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Turn left onto East Sawgrass Trail
2280 ft · 2 min · East Sawgrass Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dakota Dunes Boulevard
82 m · 8 sec · Dakota Dunes Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Dakota Dunes Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dakota Dunes Boulevard
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 29 North
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
83 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
329.1 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
2562 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 1416
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1416
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Turn left onto Oak Street
671 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
29 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dakota Dunes and Box Elder.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
329 mi · 05h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dakota Dunes and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dakota Dunes to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 416.4 miles (670.2 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.9 miles from Dakota Dunes and 208.5 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.4 miles (562.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.43 one way or $110.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dakota Dunes and Box Elder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dakota Dunes and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dakota Dunes and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 349.37 mi (562.25 km).
#1 Dakota Dunes
Township in Union County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 42.4874900, -96.4864200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $55.43 | $110.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.52 | $125.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.41 | $136.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.97 | $155.94 |
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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