How far is Harrisburg, SD from Blackhawk, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
363.43 mi
05h 52m
Flight
333.35 mi
536.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.35 mi
Kilometers
536.47 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.43 mi
Kilometers
584.89 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackhawk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM MDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Blackhawk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
5:14 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
Kennebec
SD

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

From Harrisburg
181.3 mi
02h 56m
To Blackhawk
182.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Blackhawk.

  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

    344 mi · 5 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Hawk

    2356 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Peaceful Pines Road

    1991 ft · 34 sec · Peaceful Pines Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sturgis Road

    2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sturgis Road

    778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
344 mi · 95%
273rd Street
16 mi · 4%
East Willow Street
1.78 mi
Sturgis Road
0.56 mi
Black Hawk
0.45 mi
Peaceful Pines Road
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

344 mi · 05h 26m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
333.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebec
02h 56m from Harrisburg
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Blackhawk?

The road trip is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from Harrisburg and 182.1 miles from Blackhawk.

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

The direct path is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.38 one way or $96.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blackhawk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 333.35 mi (536.47 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Blackhawk

#2 Blackhawk

Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota

Population2,892
Coordinates44.1511000, -103.3079600
Altitude1065
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-96.69727, 43.43137)
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.83 gal
48.55 L · about $48.38
Round trip
$96.76
25.66 gal · 97.1 L
Estimated CO2
114 kg one way
Round trip: 228 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.38 $96.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.57 $109.13
Premium $4.65 $59.71 $119.42
Diesel $5.30 $68.05 $136.10

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 Harrisburg, SD and Blackhawk, SD. The current time in Harrisburg is 22:02:56, although it is 21:02:56 in Blackhawk.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.