How far is Wall, SD from Keystone, SD?

The driving distance from Wall, SD to Keystone, SD is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.29 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.92 mi
94.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.29 mi
Kilometers
119.56 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keystone
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM MDT
Return by in Wall
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wall
2026-04-19T07:15
Arrive Keystone
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wall
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
New Underwood
SD

Human settlement in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Wall
37.1 mi
00h 42m
To Keystone
37.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wall and Keystone.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wall and Keystone.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    760 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West

    2271 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    869 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North Elk Vale Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Catron Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Catron Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Catron Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mount Rushmore Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Mount Rushmore Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Highway 16

    12 mi · 14 min · South Highway 16

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Reed Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · Reed Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 1st Street

    155 m · 20 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wall and Keystone.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
47.9 mi · 64%
South Highway 16
14.7 mi · 20%
North Elk Vale Road
5.37 mi · 7%
Catron Boulevard
2.25 mi · 3%
East Catron Boulevard
1.21 mi · 2%
Mount Rushmore Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Underwood
00h 42m from Wall
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wall and Sunny near Keystone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wall to Keystone?

The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Underwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Wall and 37.2 miles from Keystone.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wall and Sunny near Keystone.

Stop Ideas Near New Underwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Underwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Willow Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Willow Park

Rapid City , SD
155 Monroe St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Rating 4.1/5 35 reviews Park,Playground
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Box Elder City Hall

Box Elder , SD
420 Villa Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Box Elder Water Department

Box Elder , SD
420 Villa Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Underwood.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wall and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 58.92 mi (94.82 km).

Wall

#1 Wall

City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States

Population885
Coordinates43.9924900, -102.2415500
Altitude861
CountryUnited States
Keystone

#2 Keystone

Town in Pennington County, South Dakota

Population352
Coordinates43.8955400, -103.4182500
Altitude1320
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall (-102.24155, 43.99249)
End: Keystone (-103.41825, 43.89554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.92 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.84 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wall and Keystone. The current time is 07:15:34.

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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.