How far is Spearfish, SD from Pine Ridge, SD?
The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Pine Ridge, SD is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spearfish and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish and Pine Ridge.
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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
23.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190: Mount Rushmore, Downtown
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto East Boulevard
1232 ft · 39 sec · East Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on Cambell Street
2448 ft · 54 sec · Cambell Street
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Turn straight onto Cambell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambell Street
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on North Heartland Expressway
1043 ft · 21 sec · North Heartland Expressway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 37 min · SD Highway 40
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
10.5 mi · 12 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Red Shirt Table Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Red Shirt Table Road
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Continue on Loneman Day School Road
6 mi · 7 min · Loneman Day School Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
15.6 mi · 18 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Lone Man Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lone Man Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 407
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spearfish and Pine Ridge.
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
Continue straight
23.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spearfish and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spearfish to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hermosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Spearfish and 70.7 miles from Pine Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spearfish and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 120.32 mi (193.64 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 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Ridge (-102.55627, 43.02554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $4.23 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
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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