How far is Rapid City, SD from Beresford, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Beresford, SD is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid City and Beresford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Beresford.
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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
338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
2349 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
1690 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1148 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Beresford.
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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338 mi · 05h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers leaving Rapid City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Beresford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Beresford?
The road trip is about 378.8 miles (609.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Rapid City and 189.8 miles from Beresford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.42 one way or $100.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 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 Beresford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers around Rapid City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Beresford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Beresford. Straight-line distance: 330.41 mi (531.74 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 Beresford
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.0805400, -96.7736600 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beresford (-96.77366, 43.08054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.42 | $100.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.86 | $113.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.22 | $124.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.91 | $141.83 |
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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