How far is Medary, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Medary, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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.
Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medary and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medary and Box Elder.
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Start on 471st Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 471st Avenue
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Turn left onto 223rd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 223rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 West: Rapid City
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
328.8 mi · 5 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
2562 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 1416
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1416
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Turn left onto Oak Street
671 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
29 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medary and Box Elder.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Interstate 90 West
Merge slight left
329 mi · 05h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Medary and Light Rain Likely near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medary to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.5 miles from Medary and 187 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.70 one way or $99.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Medary and Box Elder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Medary and Light Rain Likely near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medary and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 311.35 mi (501.07 km).
#1 Medary
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.2096900, -96.7867200 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.70 | $99.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.05 | $112.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.34 | $122.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.91 | $139.81 |
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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