How far is Madison, SD from North Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to North Spearfish, SD is about 394.2 miles (634.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and North Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and North Spearfish.
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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
340.8 mi · 5 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 West
1639 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Old Belle Road
1932 ft · 39 sec · Old Belle Road
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Continue on McGuigan Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McGuigan Road
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and North Spearfish.
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
341 mi · 05h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to North Spearfish?
The road trip is about 394.2 miles (634.4 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Madison and 197.5 miles from North Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.45 one way or $104.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and North Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and North Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 337.11 mi (542.52 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 North Spearfish
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,285 |
| Coordinates | 44.5066500, -103.8921500 |
| Altitude | 1113 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spearfish (-103.89215, 44.50665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $52.45 | $104.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.16 | $118.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.74 | $129.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.78 | $147.56 |
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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