How far is Tyndall, SD from Spearfish, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.6 miles (509.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.07 mi
05h 37m
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
376.07 mi
Kilometers
605.22 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM MDT
Return by in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyndall
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Tyndall
187.2 mi
02h 48m
To Spearfish
188.9 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    914 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto SD Highway 50

    3.8 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue on South Burr Street

    1936 ft · 35 sec · South Burr Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2058 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    274.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
320 mi · 85%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 13%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 1%
303rd Street
1.26 mi
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
East Jackson Boulevard
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 19m

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
316.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Draper
02h 48m from Tyndall
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376.1 miles (605.2 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.2 miles from Tyndall and 188.9 miles from Spearfish.

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 59.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.04 one way or $100.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Tyndall

#1 Tyndall

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

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.23 L · about $50.04
Round trip
$100.08
26.54 gal · 100.46 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.04 $100.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.44 $112.87
Premium $4.65 $61.76 $123.52
Diesel $5.30 $70.38 $140.77

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tyndall, SD and Spearfish, SD. The current time in Tyndall is 18:56:56, although it is 17:56:56 in Spearfish.

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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.