How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Hill City, SD?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Hill City, SD is about 375.2 miles (603.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m 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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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Hill City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Hill City.
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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
338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Continue on East Catron Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Catron Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Catron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mount Rushmore Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Mount Rushmore Road
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Continue on South Highway 16
17.5 mi · 22 min · South Highway 16
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Continue on Highway 385
3 mi · 5 min · Highway 385
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
19 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Hill City.
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
339 mi · 05h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sioux Falls and Sunny near Hill City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Hill City?
The road trip is about 375.2 miles (603.8 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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 187.2 miles from Sioux Falls and 188 miles from Hill City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 $49.93 one way or $99.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 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 Hill City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sioux Falls and Sunny near Hill City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Hill City. Straight-line distance: 344.1 mi (553.77 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hill City
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.9324900, -103.5751900 |
| Altitude | 1519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hill City (-103.57519, 43.93249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $49.93 | $99.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.31 | $112.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.62 | $123.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.22 | $140.45 |
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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