How far is Keystone, SD from Scenic, SD?
The driving distance from Keystone, SD to Scenic, SD is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keystone and Scenic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and Scenic.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Street
155 m · 17 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Reed Street
1798 ft · 1 min · Reed Street
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Turn right onto Highway 16A
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 16A
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Keep slight right
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Highway 16
12.1 mi · 14 min · South Highway 16
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Continue on Mount Rushmore Road
1 mi · 1 min · Mount Rushmore Road
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Take the exit slight right
577 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catron Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Elk Vale Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2631 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Highway 44
38.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min · East Highway 44
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Turn right onto Main Street
1748 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
3 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keystone and Scenic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Highway 44
Turn right onto East Highway 44
38.3 mi · 01h 03m
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 Keystone and Sunny near Scenic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keystone to Scenic?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Green Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Keystone and 30.5 miles from Scenic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keystone and Sunny near Scenic.
Stop Ideas Near Green Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Willow Park
Box Elder City Hall
Box Elder Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Green Valley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and Scenic. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.43 km).
#1 Keystone
Town in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 352 |
| Coordinates | 43.8955400, -103.4182500 |
| Altitude | 1320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scenic
Community in Pennington County, South Dakota, US
| Population | 64 |
| Coordinates | 43.7797100, -102.5549000 |
| Altitude | 857 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-102.554863, 43.779709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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