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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.67 mi
05h 03m
Flight
249.44 mi
401.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.44 mi
Kilometers
401.43 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.67 mi
Kilometers
519.29 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Butte
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Butte
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 2:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Butte
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Reliance
SD

Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Eagle Butte
161.2 mi
02h 31m
To Harrisburg
161.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    537 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2459 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 212

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SD Highway 63

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 34/63

    2658 ft · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  8. 8

    Continue on West Highway 14/34

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    182.9 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 273rd Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Willow Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
227 mi · 70%
SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 11%
273rd Street
3.48 mi · 1%
US Highway 212
2.15 mi · 1%
West Willow Street
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
249.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reliance
02h 31m from Eagle Butte
Leave By
6:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Eagle Butte

City in Dewey and Ziebach counties in South Dakota, United States

Population1,418
Coordinates45.0024800, -101.2334900
Altitude737
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: (-101.233487, 45.002237)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.1 L · about $42.95
Round trip
$85.90
22.78 gal · 86.2 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eagle Butte, SD and Harrisburg, SD. The current time in Eagle Butte is 02:05:43, although it is 03:05:43 in Harrisburg.

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