How far is North Eagle Butte, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?
The driving distance from North Eagle Butte, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 04h 52m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Eagle Butte and Sioux Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Eagle Butte and Sioux Falls.
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Start on A Street
86 m · 14 sec · A Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1387 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63
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At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 34/63
2658 ft · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn right onto North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83
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Take the exit left
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
187 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South
2551 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
610 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Eagle Butte and Sioux Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South US Highway 83
Merge slight left
187 mi · 02h 57m
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 Snow Showers leaving North Eagle Butte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Eagle Butte to Sioux Falls?
The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from North Eagle Butte and 156.8 miles from Sioux Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.71 one way or $83.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Eagle Butte and Sioux Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Eagle Butte and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Eagle Butte and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 245.7 mi (395.41 km).
#1 North Eagle Butte
Census designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,954 |
| Coordinates | 45.0041500, -101.2337600 |
| Altitude | 734 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.71 | $83.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.04 | $94.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.47 | $102.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.66 | $117.32 |
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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