How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 400.8 miles (645.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363 miles (584.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Belle Fourche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Belle Fourche.
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Start on North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 90
1343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
376.9 mi · 5 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
117 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Belle Fourche.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90
Merge slight left
377 mi · 05h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Fourche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Belle Fourche?
The road trip is about 400.8 miles (645.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.2 miles from Sioux Falls and 200.6 miles from Belle Fourche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363 miles (584.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.36 one way or $106.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sioux Falls and Belle Fourche, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sioux Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle Fourche.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 363.02 mi (584.23 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue (-103.852143, 44.67137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 00m |
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 | $53.36 | $106.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.85 | $131.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.05 | $150.10 |
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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