How far is Harrisburg, SD from Deadwood, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Deadwood, SD is about 396.6 miles (638.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356 miles (572.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
396.6 mi
06h 27m
Flight
356.01 mi
572.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.01 mi
Kilometers
572.94 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.6 mi
Kilometers
638.27 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deadwood
Tue, Apr 28, 6:07 PM MDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 29, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-28T12:40
Arrive Deadwood
Tue, Apr 28, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
197.8 mi
03h 13m
To Deadwood
198.7 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Tuesday

Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    366.4 mi · 5 hr 48 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14A West, SD 34 East, SD 79 North: Deadwood, Lead

    897 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lazelle Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Boulder Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Boulder Canyon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 14A

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 14A

  11. 11

    Continue on Pioneer Way

    2071 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 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
367 mi · 92%
273rd Street
16 mi · 4%
US Highway 14A
9.35 mi · 2%
East Willow Street
1.78 mi
Lazelle Street
1.2 mi
Boulder Canyon Road
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

366 mi · 05h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
356 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 13m from Harrisburg
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Deadwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 396.6 miles (638.3 km) and usually takes 06h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Harrisburg and 198.7 miles from Deadwood.

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

The direct path is about 356 miles (572.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.79 one way or $105.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Deadwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Deadwood. Straight-line distance: 356.01 mi (572.94 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

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

#2 Deadwood

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

Population1,294
Coordinates44.3766500, -103.7296400
Altitude1381
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-96.69727, 43.43137)
End: Deadwood (-103.72964, 44.37665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 638 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14 gal
52.98 L · about $52.79
Round trip
$105.59
28 gal · 105.96 L
Estimated CO2
124.4 kg one way
Round trip: 248.8 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.79 $105.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.54 $119.08
Premium $4.65 $65.16 $130.31
Diesel $5.30 $74.26 $148.51

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrisburg, SD and Deadwood, SD. The current time in Harrisburg is 12:40:32, although it is 11:40:32 in Deadwood.

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.