How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Blackhawk, SD?

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.52 mi
05h 41m
Flight
331.75 mi
533.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.75 mi
Kilometers
533.9 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.52 mi
Kilometers
570.55 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackhawk
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM MDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-23T05:43
Arrive Blackhawk
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Sioux Falls
176.8 mi
02h 50m
To Blackhawk
177.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Blackhawk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Blackhawk.

  1. 1

    Start on North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 90

    1343 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    348.1 mi · 5 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Black Hawk

    2356 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peaceful Pines Road

    1991 ft · 34 sec · Peaceful Pines Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    155 m · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sturgis Road

    2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sturgis Road

    778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Blackhawk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
348 mi · 98%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 1%
Sturgis Road
0.56 mi
Black Hawk
0.45 mi
Peaceful Pines Road
0.38 mi
East 8th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

348 mi · 05h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
331.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
02h 50m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sioux Falls and Light Rain Likely near Blackhawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Blackhawk?

The road trip is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 176.8 miles from Sioux Falls and 177.6 miles from Blackhawk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.18 one way or $94.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 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 Blackhawk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sioux Falls and Light Rain Likely near Blackhawk.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 331.75 mi (533.9 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Blackhawk

#2 Blackhawk

Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota

Population2,892
Coordinates44.1511000, -103.3079600
Altitude1065
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.36 L · about $47.18
Round trip
$94.35
25.02 gal · 94.72 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.18 $94.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.21 $106.41
Premium $4.65 $58.22 $116.44
Diesel $5.30 $66.35 $132.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sioux Falls, SD and Blackhawk, SD. The current time in Sioux Falls is 05:43:03, although it is 04:43:03 in Blackhawk.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.