How far is Spearfish, SD from Blackhawk, SD?
The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Blackhawk, SD is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (57.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spearfish and Blackhawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and Blackhawk.
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Start on North Main Street
26 m · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
51 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard
2777 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East, US 85 South
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Black Hawk
1731 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Peaceful Pines Road
880 ft · 15 sec · Peaceful Pines Road
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Turn slight left
155 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Sturgis Road
2172 ft · 43 sec · Sturgis Road
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Continue on Sturgis Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Sturgis Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sturgis Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and Blackhawk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Continue straight
17.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spearfish 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 Spearfish to Blackhawk?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sturgis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Spearfish and 20.7 miles from Blackhawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (57.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spearfish and Light Rain Likely near Blackhawk.
Stop Ideas Near Sturgis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
Lead City Hall
City of Sturgis SD
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturgis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Blackhawk. Straight-line distance: 35.97 mi (57.89 km).
#1 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackhawk
Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,892 |
| Coordinates | 44.1511000, -103.3079600 |
| Altitude | 1065 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackhawk (-103.30796, 44.1511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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