How far is Spearfish, SD from Winner, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Winner, SD is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.32 mi
04h 33m
Flight
213.39 mi
343.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.39 mi
Kilometers
343.41 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.32 mi
Kilometers
417.34 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spearfish
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weta
SD

Human settlement in United States of America

From Spearfish
129.4 mi
02h 16m
To Winner
129.9 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    168.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Winner

    1702 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    35.7 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · 277th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
214 mi · 83%
277th Street
8.6 mi · 3%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
US 183
0.32 mi
North Main Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

168 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weta
02h 16m from Spearfish
Leave By
7:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spearfish and Chance Light Rain near Winner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Weta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Spearfish and 129.9 miles from Winner.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 7:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spearfish and Chance Light Rain near Winner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Winner. Straight-line distance: 213.39 mi (343.41 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Winner (-99.85901, 43.37667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

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 Winner, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 07:36:56, although it is 08:36:56 in Winner.

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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.