How far is Spearfish, SD from Tyndall, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.92 mi
06h 31m
Flight
316.61 mi
509.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.61 mi
Kilometers
509.54 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.92 mi
Kilometers
603.38 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 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
10:58 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
Draper
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Spearfish
187.1 mi
03h 15m
To Tyndall
187.8 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Burr Street

    1402 ft · 26 sec · South Burr Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  13. 13

    Continue on SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  14. 14

    Turn left onto SD Highway 50

    3.7 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    914 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
320 mi · 85%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 13%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 1%
303rd Street
1.28 mi
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

274 mi · 04h 19m

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
316.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
03h 15m from Spearfish
Leave By
10:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spearfish and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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 187.1 miles from Spearfish and 187.8 miles from Tyndall.

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

The direct path is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 $49.89 one way or $99.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spearfish and Tyndall, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spearfish and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 316.61 mi (509.54 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.08 L · about $49.89
Round trip
$99.78
26.46 gal · 100.16 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.89 $99.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.27 $112.53
Premium $4.65 $61.57 $123.14
Diesel $5.30 $70.17 $140.34

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spearfish, SD and Tyndall, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 19:22:19, although it is 20:22:19 in Tyndall.

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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.