How far is North Spearfish, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from North Spearfish, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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 40m.
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 South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Spearfish and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Spearfish and Mitchell.
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Start on the route
130 m · 36 sec
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Turn left onto McGuigan Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McGuigan Road
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Continue on Old Belle Road
1191 ft · 25 sec · Old Belle Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-90 East
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
321.1 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Ohlman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Ohlman Street
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Havens Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Havens Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Boulevard
2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Spearfish and Mitchell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-90 East
Merge slight left
321 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving North Spearfish and Sunny near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Spearfish to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 324.7 miles (522.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from North Spearfish and 162.5 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 7:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Spearfish and Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Spearfish and Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Spearfish and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 295.94 mi (476.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $43.22 | $86.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.74 | $97.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.33 | $106.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.78 | $121.57 |
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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