How far is Spearfish, SD from Beresford, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Beresford, SD is about 423.1 miles (680.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
423.12 mi
06h 49m
Flight
366.49 mi
589.81 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
366.49 mi
Kilometers
589.81 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.12 mi
Kilometers
680.95 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spearfish
8:00 PM MDT
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
Presho
SD

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

From Spearfish
211.1 mi
03h 24m
To Beresford
211.9 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spearfish and Beresford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and Beresford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    26 m · 30 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

    2777 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, US 85 South

    1555 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1690 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1148 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and Beresford.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
421 mi · 100%
West Cedar Street
1.18 mi
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
North Main Street
0.05 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

338 mi · 05h 20m

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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
366.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
03h 24m from Spearfish
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spearfish and Chance Rain Showers near Beresford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spearfish to Beresford?

The road trip is about 423.1 miles (680.9 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.1 miles from Spearfish and 211.9 miles from Beresford.

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

The direct path is about 366.5 miles (589.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 MDT. 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 $56.30 one way or $112.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spearfish and Beresford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spearfish and Chance Rain Showers near Beresford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Beresford. Straight-line distance: 366.49 mi (589.81 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Beresford

#2 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Beresford (-96.77366, 43.08054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 681 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.93 gal
56.52 L · about $56.30
Round trip
$112.60
29.86 gal · 113.04 L
Estimated CO2
132.7 kg one way
Round trip: 265.4 kg / 585 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.30 $112.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.50 $126.99
Premium $4.65 $69.48 $138.97
Diesel $5.30 $79.19 $158.38

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 Spearfish, SD and Beresford, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 04:19:32, although it is 05:19:32 in Beresford.

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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.