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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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.
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Start on East Willow Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street
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Continue on 273rd Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
366.4 mi · 5 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14A West, SD 34 East, SD 79 North: Deadwood, Lead
897 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lazelle Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street
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Continue on Boulder Canyon Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Boulder Canyon Road
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Continue on US Highway 14A
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 14A
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Continue on Pioneer Way
2071 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Way
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Turn right onto Lee Street
6 m · 1 sec · Lee Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Harrisburg
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.4313700, -96.6972700 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deadwood
City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 44.3766500, -103.7296400 |
| Altitude | 1381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deadwood (-103.72964, 44.37665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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