How far is Lead, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lead and Rapid City is 32.44 miles (52.2 km).
Flight distance from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD is 32.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lead, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 45.75 miles (73.63 km) by car.
Driving from Lead to Rapid City will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Lead
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2947 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.3522100 |
| Longitude | -103.7652000 |
| Altitude | 1589 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
| Population | 77503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W |
| Latitude | 44.0805400 |
| Longitude | -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059,44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lead and Rapid City
The distance between Lead and Rapid City is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lead and Rapid City. The current time is 19:13:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.11 liters (1.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lead and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lead to Rapid City is $5.7 (diesel $7.62).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $5.7 | $6 | $6.78 | $7.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lead and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
