How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid Valley and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid Valley and Spearfish.
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Start on Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 1 min · Sweetbriar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
59 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Peanut Lane
156 m · 28 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
1341 ft · 39 sec · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
121 m · 16 sec · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 39 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit straight
2533 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid Valley and Spearfish.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Elk Vale Road
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31 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Rapid Valley and Sunny near Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid Valley to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Rapid Valley and 26.7 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapid Valley and Sunny near Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid Valley and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 46.04 mi (74.1 km).
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859186, 44.490846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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