How far is Hill City, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?
The driving distance from Hill City, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hill City and Belle Fourche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hill City and Belle Fourche.
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Start on Elm Street
19 m · 6 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 385
3 mi · 5 min · Highway 385
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Turn left onto Highway 385
16.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 385
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Continue on US Highway 385
19.8 mi · 29 min · US Highway 385
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cliff Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on Charles Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Charles Street
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Merge slight left onto Pioneer Way
1784 ft · 25 sec · Pioneer Way
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 85
7.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 85
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Turn left onto I 90 West, US 14 West, US 85 North
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 85 North: US 85 North, North Avenue, Belle Fourche
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 85
8.9 mi · 11 min · US Highway 85
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
117 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hill City and Belle Fourche.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 385
Continue on US Highway 385
19.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hill City and Sunny near Belle Fourche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hill City to Belle Fourche?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Hill City and 34.7 miles from Belle Fourche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hill City and Sunny near Belle Fourche.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hill City and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 52.85 mi (85.06 km).
#1 Hill City
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.9324900, -103.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue (-103.852143, 44.67137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
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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