How far is Webster, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Webster, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 360 miles (579.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285 miles (458.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Brule County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Webster and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster and Box Elder.
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Start on East 7th Avenue
4 m · 6 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2840 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 25
31.2 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · SD Highway 25
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
6 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.6 mi · 27 min · SD Highway 25
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Take the ramp right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
282.4 mi · 4 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
2562 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 1416
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1416
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Turn left onto Oak Street
671 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
29 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster and Box Elder.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
SD Highway 25
Merge slight left
282 mi · 04h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Webster and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Webster to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 360 miles (579.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.1 miles from Webster and 156.8 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285 miles (458.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Webster and Box Elder, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Webster and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Box Elder.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 285.04 mi (458.73 km).
#1 Webster
City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 45.3321800, -97.5200900 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.01 | $108.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.11 | $118.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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