How far is Rapid City, SD from Baltic, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Baltic, SD is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid City and Baltic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Baltic.
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Start on Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 48 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1094 ft · 38 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sioux Falls
1661 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
338.8 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Baltic, Colton
1311 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 250th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 250th Street
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Continue on Lovely Avenue
1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lovely Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Baltic.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
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339 mi · 05h 20m
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 Rapid City and Sunny near Baltic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Baltic?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Rapid City and 177.1 miles from Baltic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.7 miles (520.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 5:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.02 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid City and Baltic, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapid City and Sunny near Baltic.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Baltic. Straight-line distance: 323.69 mi (520.93 km).
#1 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baltic
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 43.7613600, -96.7403300 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baltic (-96.74033, 43.76136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.02 | $94.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.04 | $116.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
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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