How far is Spearfish, SD from Lennox, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Lennox, SD is about 396.9 miles (638.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.4 miles (572 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
396.89 mi
06h 37m
Flight
355.41 mi
571.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.41 mi
Kilometers
571.97 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
396.89 mi
Kilometers
638.74 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 16, 12:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-15T23:18
Arrive Lennox
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
10:46 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
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Spearfish
198 mi
03h 18m
To Lennox
198.8 mi
03h 18m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.6 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    329.4 mi · 5 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 463rd Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 463rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 265th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 265th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 466th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 466th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South SD Highway 17

    9.6 mi · 17 min · South SD Highway 17

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pine Street

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
375 mi · 95%
South SD Highway 17
9.56 mi · 2%
463rd Avenue
4.42 mi · 1%
466th Avenue
3.04 mi · 1%
265th Street
3.01 mi · 1%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

329 mi · 05h 11m

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
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
355.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 18m from Spearfish
Leave By
10:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Spearfish and Sunny near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 396.9 miles (638.7 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198 miles from Spearfish and 198.8 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 355.4 miles (572 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 $52.83 one way or $105.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spearfish and Lennox, 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 Lennox.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 355.41 mi (571.97 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.01 gal
53.02 L · about $52.83
Round trip
$105.66
28.02 gal · 106.04 L
Estimated CO2
124.5 kg one way
Round trip: 249 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.83 $105.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.58 $119.17
Premium $4.65 $65.20 $130.41
Diesel $5.30 $74.31 $148.62

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 Lennox, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 23:18:32, although it is 00:18:32 in Lennox.

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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.