How far is Mission, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Mission, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Spearfish.
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Start on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
602 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 48 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit left
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
180 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission and Spearfish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memo
Merge slight left
180 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mission and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Mission and 106.6 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mission and Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mission and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 179.16 mi (288.33 km).
#1 Mission
City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 43.3058400, -100.6581900 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.07 | $72.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.11 | $82.21 |
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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