How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Box Elder, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Box Elder is 180.17 miles (289.95 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Box Elder, SD is 180.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Box Elder with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Box Elder, South Dakota is: 203.28 miles (327.16 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Box Elder will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7165 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.1124900 |
| Longitude | -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Box Elder: Front Street (-103.068237,44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Thompson and Box Elder
The distance between Fort Thompson and Box Elder is 327 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Thompson, SD and Box Elder, SD. The current time in Fort Thompson is 10:28:21, although it is 09:28:21 in Box Elder.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.15 liters (7.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Box Elder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Box Elder is $25.31 (diesel $33.84).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $25.31 | $26.66 | $30.13 | $33.84 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Box Elder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
