How far is Winner, SD from Box Elder, SD?

The driving distance from Winner, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.28 mi
03h 04m
Flight
168.05 mi
270.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.05 mi
Kilometers
270.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.28 mi
Kilometers
330.37 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Box Elder
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM MDT
Return by in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winner
2026-04-23T07:05
Arrive Box Elder
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winner
9:00 PM CDT
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
Belvidere
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Winner
102.5 mi
01h 32m
To Box Elder
102.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 36 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winner and Box Elder.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 307th Avenue

    35.8 mi · 51 min · 307th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    2562 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 1416

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1416

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    671 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Front Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
307th Avenue
195 mi · 95%
West 2nd Street
8.6 mi · 4%
Highway 1416
0.9 mi
Liberty Boulevard
0.49 mi
Oak Street
0.13 mi
Front Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

307th Avenue

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 29m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
01h 32m from Winner
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Winner and Light Rain Likely near Box Elder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winner to Box Elder?

The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Winner and 102.8 miles from Box Elder.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winner 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 Light Rain around Winner and Light Rain Likely near Box Elder.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winner and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 168.05 mi (270.45 km).

Winner

#1 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Box Elder

#2 Box Elder

City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States

Population7,165
Coordinates44.1124900, -103.0682300
Altitude925
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.85912, 43.37667)
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.42 L · about $27.30
Round trip
$54.60
14.48 gal · 54.84 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.30 $54.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.79 $61.58
Premium $4.65 $33.69 $67.39
Diesel $5.30 $38.40 $76.80

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 Winner, SD and Box Elder, SD. The current time in Winner is 07:05:21, although it is 06:05:21 in Box Elder.

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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.