How far is Spearfish, SD from Britton, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Britton, SD is about 412.7 miles (664.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
412.66 mi
08h 07m
Flight
310.88 mi
500.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
310.88 mi
Kilometers
500.31 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.66 mi
Kilometers
664.12 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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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 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-15T23:27
Arrive Britton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:07 PM to 4:37 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
7:46 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
Blunt
SD

City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States

From Spearfish
206 mi
04h 03m
To Britton
206.7 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1650 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lazelle Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street

  9. 9

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Highway 83

    2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Euclid Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 14

    14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Take the exit sharp left

    100 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  21. 21

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest

    113 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South US Highway 281

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North US Highway 281

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281

  27. 27

    Continue on 386th Avenue

    18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 112th Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10

  30. 30

    Continue on 403rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10

  32. 32

    Continue on 110th Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on SD Highway 10

    10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10

  34. 34

    Continue on Vander Horck Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Vander Horck Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34
134 mi · 32%
US Highway 12
68.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 14
50.3 mi · 12%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 7%
386th Avenue
18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue on SD Highway 34

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.8 mi
310.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blunt
04h 03m from Spearfish
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Spearfish and Sunny near Britton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 412.7 miles (664.1 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206 miles from Spearfish and 206.7 miles from Britton.

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

The direct path is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.8 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 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 $54.91 one way or $109.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Spearfish and Sunny near Britton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Britton. Straight-line distance: 310.88 mi (500.31 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Britton

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

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.56 gal
55.12 L · about $54.91
Round trip
$109.81
29.12 gal · 110.24 L
Estimated CO2
129.4 kg one way
Round trip: 258.8 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.91 $109.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.92 $123.85
Premium $4.65 $67.76 $135.52
Diesel $5.30 $77.23 $154.45

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spearfish, SD and Britton, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 23:27:09, although it is 00:27:09 in Britton.

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.