How far is Spearfish, SD from Worthing, SD?

The driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Worthing, SD is about 406.5 miles (654.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.49 mi
06h 33m
Flight
362.12 mi
582.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.12 mi
Kilometers
582.77 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.49 mi
Kilometers
654.19 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthing
Sun, May 31, 9:05 AM CDT
Return by in Spearfish
Sun, May 31, 2:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spearfish
2026-05-31T01:31
Arrive Worthing
Sun, May 31, 8:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 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
10:52 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
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Spearfish
202.8 mi
03h 16m
To Worthing
203.7 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1120 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto SD Highway 44

    568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44

  13. 13

    Continue on 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
404 mi · 99%
280th Street
0.92 mi
West 1st Street
0.71 mi
East Jackson Boulevard
0.53 mi
SD Highway 44
0.11 mi
South Main Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Continue straight

338 mi · 05h 20m

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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
362.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 16m from Spearfish
Leave By
10:52 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spearfish and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.5 miles (654.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Spearfish and 203.7 miles from Worthing.

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

The direct path is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 $54.08 one way or $108.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Spearfish and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worthing.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spearfish and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 362.12 mi (582.77 km).

Spearfish

#1 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Spearfish (-103.85937, 44.49082)
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.34 gal
54.3 L · about $54.08
Round trip
$108.15
28.68 gal · 108.6 L
Estimated CO2
127.4 kg one way
Round trip: 254.9 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.08 $108.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.99 $121.98
Premium $4.65 $66.74 $133.48
Diesel $5.30 $76.06 $152.12

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spearfish, SD and Worthing, SD. The current time in Spearfish is 01:31:43, although it is 02:31:43 in Worthing.

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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.