How far is Madison, SD from Blackhawk, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Blackhawk.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
26.6 mi · 38 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.6 mi · 27 min · SD Highway 25
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Take the ramp right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
297.2 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Black Hawk
2356 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Peaceful Pines Road
1991 ft · 34 sec · Peaceful Pines Road
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Turn slight left
155 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Sturgis Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road
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Continue on Sturgis Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Blackhawk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 25
Merge slight left
297 mi · 04h 42m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Blackhawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Madison and 175.7 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.65 one way or $93.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and Blackhawk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Blackhawk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 307.54 mi (494.93 km).
#1 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackhawk
Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511000, -103.3079600 |
| Altitude | 1065 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.65 | $93.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.57 | $115.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.61 | $131.22 |
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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