How far is Rapid City, SD from Freeman, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Freeman, SD is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyman County, 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 Rapid City and Freeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Freeman.
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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
306 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 81
22.6 mi · 26 min · US Highway 81
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Turn right onto East North County Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East North County Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1758 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
9 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Freeman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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306 mi · 04h 49m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rapid City and Chance Rain Showers near Freeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Freeman?
The road trip is about 332.1 miles (534.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Rapid City and 166.5 miles from Freeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.20 one way or $88.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 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 Freeman, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rapid City and Chance Rain Showers near Freeman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Freeman. Straight-line distance: 293.6 mi (472.51 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 Freeman
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 43.3524900, -97.4372900 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeman (-97.43729, 43.35249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.20 | $88.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.85 | $99.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.16 | $124.33 |
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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