How far is Parkston, SD from Box Elder, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Parkston and Box Elder is 258.45 miles (415.93 km).
Flight distance from Parkston, SD to Box Elder, SD is 258.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Parkston to Box Elder with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Parkston, South Dakota to Box Elder, South Dakota is: 287.46 miles (462.62 km) by car.
Driving from Parkston to Box Elder will take approximately 04 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Parkston
City in Hitchinson County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1456 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°23'56"N 97°59'1"W |
| Latitude | 43.3988800 |
| Longitude | -97.9836800 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7165 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.1124900 |
| Longitude | -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Box Elder: Front Street (-103.068237,44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time Between Parkston and Box Elder
The distance between Parkston and Box Elder is 463 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Parkston, SD and Box Elder, SD. The current time in Parkston is 10:44:10, although it is 09:44:10 in Box Elder.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.4 liters (10.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parkston and Box Elder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parkston to Box Elder is $35.79 (diesel $47.86).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $35.79 | $37.7 | $42.6 | $47.86 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Parkston and Box Elder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
