How far is Harrisburg, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.4 miles (588 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
409.79 mi
05h 45m
Flight
365.35 mi
587.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.35 mi
Kilometers
587.97 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
409.79 mi
Kilometers
659.5 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Fourche
Sat, Apr 25, 8:45 PM MDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 26, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-25T16:00
Arrive Belle Fourche
Sat, Apr 25, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Harrisburg
204.7 mi
02h 52m
To Belle Fourche
205.1 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
45°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Belle Fourche.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Belle Fourche.

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 273rd Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    372.9 mi · 5 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto SD Highway 34

    17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    117 m · 15 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Belle Fourche.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
373 mi · 91%
SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 4%
273rd Street
16 mi · 4%
East Willow Street
1.78 mi
5th Avenue
1.66 mi
SD 34 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

373 mi · 05h 55m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
365.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
02h 52m from Harrisburg
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harrisburg and Chance Snow Showers near Belle Fourche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Belle Fourche?

The road trip is about 409.8 miles (659.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.7 miles from Harrisburg and 205.1 miles from Belle Fourche.

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

The direct path is about 365.4 miles (588 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.53 one way or $109.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harrisburg and Chance Snow Showers near Belle Fourche.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 365.35 mi (587.97 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Belle Fourche

#2 Belle Fourche

City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States

Population5,742
Coordinates44.6713700, -103.8521500
Altitude921
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)
End: 6th Avenue (-103.852143, 44.67137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 660 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.46 gal
54.74 L · about $54.53
Round trip
$109.06
28.92 gal · 109.48 L
Estimated CO2
128.5 kg one way
Round trip: 257 kg / 567 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.53 $109.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.50 $123.00
Premium $4.65 $67.30 $134.59
Diesel $5.30 $76.70 $153.39

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrisburg, SD and Belle Fourche, SD. The current time in Harrisburg is 16:00:04, although it is 15:00:04 in Belle Fourche.

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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.