How far is Eagle Butte, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Eagle Butte, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Butte and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte and Box Elder.
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Start on the route
21 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
537 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
40.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on Faith B
1350 ft · 28 sec · Faith B
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Turn left onto West 5th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 73
27.4 mi · 41 min · State Highway 73
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At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 34
76.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Lazelle Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street
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Turn left onto Junction Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1546 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1711 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1314 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Highway 1416
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1416
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Turn right onto Oak Street
111 m · 18 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 Eagle Butte and Box Elder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 34
At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 34
76.2 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle Butte and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle Butte to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Eagle Butte and 83.5 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 12:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle Butte and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Butte and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 109.27 mi (175.85 km).
#1 Eagle Butte
City in Dewey and Ziebach counties in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.0024800, -101.2334900 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
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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