How far is Gettysburg, SD from Spearfish, SD?

The driving distance from Gettysburg, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.09 mi
04h 03m
Flight
194.87 mi
313.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.87 mi
Kilometers
313.62 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.09 mi
Kilometers
362.24 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM MDT
Return by in Gettysburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gettysburg
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM MDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gettysburg
9:00 PM CDT
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
Philip
SD

City in and county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota

From Gettysburg
126 mi
02h 01m
To Spearfish
99 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 33 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gettysburg and Spearfish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gettysburg and Spearfish.

  1. 1

    Start on North Exene Street

    691 ft · 36 sec · North Exene Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Garfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 212

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 83

    36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Euclid Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Euclid Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  12. 12

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34/63

  13. 13

    Continue on Lazelle Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    17.6 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gettysburg and Spearfish.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34/63
134 mi · 59%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 16%
US Highway 83
36.2 mi · 16%
Lazelle Street
19.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 212
4.41 mi · 2%
West Highway 14/34
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34/63

Continue on SD Highway 34/63

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philip
02h 01m from Gettysburg
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gettysburg and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gettysburg to Spearfish?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Philip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Gettysburg and 99 miles from Spearfish.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.94 one way or $59.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gettysburg and Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gettysburg and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gettysburg and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 194.87 mi (313.62 km).

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#1 Gettysburg

Human settlement in Potter County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,085
Coordinates45.0116500, -99.9556700
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: North Exene Street (-99.95565, 45.01165)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.07 L · about $29.94
Round trip
$59.88
15.88 gal · 60.14 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.94 $59.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.77 $67.54
Premium $4.65 $36.95 $73.91
Diesel $5.30 $42.11 $84.23

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gettysburg, SD and Spearfish, SD. The current time in Gettysburg is 02:54:11, although it is 01:54:11 in Spearfish.

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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.