How far is Hot Springs, SD from Harrisburg, SD?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 410.3 miles (660.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340 miles (547.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto University Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chicago Street
1817 ft · 31 sec · South Chicago Street
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Continue on Jensen Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Jensen Highway
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Continue on Fall River Road
4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Turn left onto SD Highway 79
6.2 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
9.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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Continue on SD Highway 79
9.7 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on South Highway 79
8.1 mi · 9 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on South Heartland Expressway
2172 ft · 34 sec · South Heartland Expressway
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Take the exit slight right
1087 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
697 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elk Vale Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
334.1 mi · 5 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right
1448 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto 273rd Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street
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Continue on West Willow Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Harrisburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
334 mi · 05h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 410.3 miles (660.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Hot Springs and 205.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340 miles (547.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.60 one way or $109.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hot Springs and Harrisburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hot Springs and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 339.95 mi (547.09 km).
#1 Hot Springs
City in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,502 |
| Coordinates | 43.4316500, -103.4743600 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.4313700, -96.6972700 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $54.60 | $109.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.58 | $123.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.39 | $134.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.80 | $153.60 |
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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