How far is Spearfish, SD from Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spearfish and Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and Colonial Pine Hills.
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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
21 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Deadwood Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Deadwood Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Deadwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Omaha Street
1256 ft · 35 sec · West Omaha Street
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Turn slight right
75 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mountain View Road
2753 ft · 1 min · Mountain View Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alfalfa Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and Colonial Pine Hills.
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
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21 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spearfish and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spearfish to Colonial Pine Hills?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Spearfish and 27 miles from Colonial Pine Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spearfish and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colonial Pine Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Colonial Pine Hills. Straight-line distance: 42.88 mi (69.01 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 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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