How far is Spearfish, SD from Webster, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Webster, SD is about 404.7 miles (651.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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
404.68 mi
07h 48m
Flight
315.5 mi
507.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.5 mi
Kilometers
507.75 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.68 mi
Kilometers
651.27 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-22T23:10
Arrive Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:49 PM to 4:19 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
8:22 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
Alto
SD

Township in Roberts County, South Dakota

From Spearfish
201.9 mi
03h 54m
To Webster
202.8 mi
03h 54m

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
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 26 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1650 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lazelle Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street

  9. 9

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Highway 83

    2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Euclid Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 14

    14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Take the exit sharp left

    100 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  21. 21

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  22. 22

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest

    5.1 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue Southwest

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 12 East

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 12 East

  26. 26

    Continue on 133rd Street

    13 mi · 14 min · 133rd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Highway 12

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 12

    29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 12

  29. 29

    Continue on West Highway 12

    1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 12

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3202 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34
134 mi · 33%
US Highway 12
97.2 mi · 24%
US Highway 14
50.3 mi · 12%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 8%
I 90 East
17.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue on SD Highway 34

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
315.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
03h 54m from Spearfish
Leave By
8:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spearfish and Chance Rain Showers near Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 404.7 miles (651.3 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.9 miles from Spearfish and 202.8 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 315.5 miles (507.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 $53.85 one way or $107.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spearfish and Webster, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Webster.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Webster. Straight-line distance: 315.5 mi (507.75 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Webster

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

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.06 L · about $53.85
Round trip
$107.70
28.56 gal · 108.12 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.85 $107.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.73 $121.47
Premium $4.65 $66.46 $132.92
Diesel $5.30 $75.74 $151.48

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 Webster, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 23:10:32, although it is 00:10:32 in Webster.

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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.