How far is Harrisburg, SD from Eagle Butte, SD?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Eagle Butte, SD is about 323.1 miles (520 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
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.
Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Eagle Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Eagle Butte.
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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
183.2 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Turn left onto West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on SD Highway 34/63
2658 ft · 36 sec · SD Highway 34/63
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Turn right onto SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Main Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
606 ft · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Eagle Butte.
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
183 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Eagle Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Eagle Butte?
The road trip is about 323.1 miles (520 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.3 miles from Harrisburg and 161.8 miles from Eagle Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 $42.99 one way or $85.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harrisburg and Eagle Butte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Eagle Butte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Eagle Butte. Straight-line distance: 249.44 mi (401.43 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 Eagle Butte
City in Dewey and Ziebach counties in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.0024800, -101.2334900 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Butte (-101.23349, 45.00248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.47 | $120.93 |
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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