How far is Milbank, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Milbank, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 468 miles (753.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Brule County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milbank and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milbank and Box Elder.
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Start on East 4th Avenue
1333 ft · 27 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dakota Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Dakota Street
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Continue on SD Highway 15
18.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 15
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Turn right onto US Highway 212
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
9.1 mi · 13 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on 3rd Avenue North
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Continue on SD Highway 15
11.9 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15
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Turn right onto SD Highway 28
4 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 28
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Take the ramp left
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
66.1 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Milbank 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milbank and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milbank to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 468 miles (753.2 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.9 miles from Milbank and 244.1 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.9 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 $62.26 one way or $124.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milbank and Box Elder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milbank and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milbank and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 325.12 mi (523.23 km).
#1 Milbank
City in and county seat of Grand County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 45.2191300, -96.6356200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| 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: 753 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
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 | $62.26 | $124.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.22 | $140.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.84 | $153.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $87.57 | $175.14 |
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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