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

The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Deadwood, SD is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.69 mi
06h 15m
Flight
354.1 mi
569.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
354.1 mi
Kilometers
569.87 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.69 mi
Kilometers
623.93 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deadwood
Tue, Apr 28, 5:54 PM MDT
Return by in Sioux Falls
Wed, Apr 29, 1:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sioux Falls
2026-04-28T12:38
Arrive Deadwood
Tue, Apr 28, 6:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 12:45 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sioux Falls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Sioux Falls
193.4 mi
03h 07m
To Deadwood
194.3 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Tuesday

Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    370.5 mi · 5 hr 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14A West, SD 34 East, SD 79 North: Deadwood, Lead

    897 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lazelle Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boulder Canyon Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Boulder Canyon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14A

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 14A

  12. 12

    Continue on Pioneer Way

    2071 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
371 mi · 96%
US Highway 14A
9.35 mi · 2%
East 10th Street
4.33 mi · 1%
Lazelle Street
1.2 mi
Boulder Canyon Road
1.09 mi
Pioneer Way
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

370 mi · 05h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
354.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 07m from Sioux Falls
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sioux Falls and Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Deadwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Sioux Falls and 194.3 miles from Deadwood.

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

The direct path is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.59 one way or $103.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 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 Deadwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sioux Falls and Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Deadwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Deadwood. Straight-line distance: 354.1 mi (569.87 km).

Sioux Falls

#1 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

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

#2 Deadwood

City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,294
Coordinates44.3766500, -103.7296400
Altitude1381
CountryUnited States
Start: Sioux Falls (-96.70033, 43.54997)
End: Deadwood (-103.72964, 44.37665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 624 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.68 gal
51.79 L · about $51.59
Round trip
$103.17
27.36 gal · 103.58 L
Estimated CO2
121.6 kg one way
Round trip: 243.1 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.59 $103.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.18 $116.36
Premium $4.65 $63.67 $127.33
Diesel $5.30 $72.56 $145.12

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 28, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sioux Falls, SD and Deadwood, SD. The current time in Sioux Falls is 12:38:40, although it is 11:38:40 in Deadwood.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.