How far is Rapid City, SD from Oglala, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Oglala, SD is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Oglala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Oglala.
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Start on Mount Rushmore Road
9 m · 5 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on Cambell Street
2448 ft · 54 sec · Cambell Street
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Turn straight onto Cambell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambell Street
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on North Heartland Expressway
1043 ft · 21 sec · North Heartland Expressway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 37 min · SD Highway 40
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
10.5 mi · 12 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Red Shirt Table Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Red Shirt Table Road
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Continue on Loneman Day School Road
6 mi · 7 min · Loneman Day School Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
15.6 mi · 18 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Lone Man Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lone Man Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Oglada 3
44 m · 11 sec · Oglada 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oglada 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Oglala.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 40
Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rapid City and Chance Rain Showers near Oglala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Oglala?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Rapid City and 39.1 miles from Oglala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rapid City and Chance Rain Showers near Oglala.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Oglala. Straight-line distance: 66.34 mi (106.77 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 Oglala
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,290 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -102.7396200 |
| Altitude | 915 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oglala (-102.73962, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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