How far is Eagle Butte, SD from Harrisburg, SD?
The driving distance from Eagle Butte, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Butte and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte and Harrisburg.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63
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At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 34/63
2658 ft · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn right onto North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83
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Take the exit left
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
182.9 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1448 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 273rd Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street
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Continue on West Willow Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Butte and Harrisburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Merge slight left
183 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle Butte and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle Butte to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Eagle Butte and 161.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.95 one way or $85.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eagle Butte and Harrisburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle Butte and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Butte and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 249.44 mi (401.43 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 Harrisburg
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.4313700, -96.6972700 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.95 | $85.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.44 | $96.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.01 | $106.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.41 | $120.83 |
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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