How far is Rapid City, SD from Britton, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Britton, SD is about 410.4 miles (660.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Britton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Britton.
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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
154.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol
2190 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North Highway 83
2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit sharp left
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
1.5 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
1.7 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue
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Turn right onto 112th Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
1 mi · 2 min · Vander Horck Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Britton.
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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155 mi · 02h 27m
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 Britton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Britton?
The road trip is about 410.4 miles (660.5 km) and usually takes 07h 37m 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?
Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.9 miles from Rapid City and 205.5 miles from Britton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.9 miles (471.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.5 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 $54.60 one way or $109.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 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 Britton, 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 Britton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Britton. Straight-line distance: 292.86 mi (471.32 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 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $54.60 | $109.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.58 | $123.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.39 | $134.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.80 | $153.60 |
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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