How far is Spearfish, SD from Freeman, SD?
The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Freeman, SD is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329 miles (529.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Freeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and Freeman.
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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
23.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
306 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 81
22.6 mi · 26 min · US Highway 81
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Turn right onto East North County Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East North County Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1758 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
9 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and Freeman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
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306 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Spearfish and Sunny near Freeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spearfish to Freeman?
The road trip is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.8 miles from Spearfish and 188.6 miles from Freeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329 miles (529.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 $50.08 one way or $100.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spearfish and Freeman, 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 Freeman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Freeman. Straight-line distance: 329.05 mi (529.55 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 Freeman
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,255 |
| Coordinates | 43.3524900, -97.4372900 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeman (-97.43729, 43.35249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $50.08 | $100.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.48 | $112.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.81 | $123.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.44 | $140.87 |
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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