How far is Spearfish, SD from North Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to North Spearfish, SD is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spearfish and North Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and North Spearfish.
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Start on North Main Street
93 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Illinois Street
1199 ft · 43 sec · West Illinois Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
115 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard
1000 ft · 39 sec · West Jackson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Jackson Boulevard
34 m · 2 sec · West Jackson Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto West Jackson Boulevard
675 ft · 23 sec · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn right onto University Street
816 ft · 28 sec · University Street
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Turn left onto West Mason Street
1020 ft · 20 sec · West Mason Street
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Continue on West Mason Street
65 m · 10 sec · West Mason Street
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Turn right onto Jonas Boulevard
782 ft · 21 sec · Jonas Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Oliver Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Oliver Street
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Turn right onto McGuigan Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McGuigan Road
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Turn left
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and North Spearfish.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McGuigan Road
Turn right onto McGuigan Road
0.76 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Spearfish and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spearfish to North Spearfish?
The road trip is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Onge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Spearfish and 1.4 miles from North Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spearfish and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Onge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
Spearfish, South Dakota
Deadwood city hall
City of Spearfish Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Onge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and North Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 1.95 mi (3.14 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 North Spearfish
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,285 |
| Coordinates | 44.5066500, -103.8921500 |
| Altitude | 1113 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spearfish (-103.89215, 44.50665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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