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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.07 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.88 mi
69.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.01 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colonial Pine Hills
Mon, May 25, 1:52 PM MDT
Return by in Spearfish
Mon, May 25, 2:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-05-25T12:47
Arrive Colonial Pine Hills
Mon, May 25, 1:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spearfish
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Piedmont
SD

City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Spearfish
27 mi
00h 32m
To Colonial Pine Hills
27 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph E
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

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.

  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

    21 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Deadwood Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    90 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Deadwood Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Deadwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Omaha Street

    1256 ft · 35 sec · West Omaha Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    75 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Mountain View Road

    2753 ft · 1 min · Mountain View Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jackson Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jackson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Sheridan Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Alfalfa Court

    686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
43.1 mi · 80%
Sheridan Lake Road
6.13 mi · 11%
Deadwood Avenue
2.49 mi · 5%
Jackson Boulevard
0.67 mi · 1%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi · 1%
Mountain View Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

21 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
00h 32m from Spearfish
Leave By
4:18 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Colonial Pine Hills

#2 Colonial Pine Hills

Township in Pennington County, South Dakota

Population2,493
Coordinates44.0077700, -103.3154600
Altitude1243
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Spearfish and Colonial Pine Hills. The current time is 12:47:07.

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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.