How far is Winner, SD from Rapid City, SD?
The driving distance from Winner, SD to Rapid City, SD is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (282 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winner and Rapid City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winner and Rapid City.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto 307th Avenue
35.8 mi · 51 min · 307th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
168.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190, US 16: Downtown, Black Hawk National Forest, Mount Rushmore
2265 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1148 ft · 39 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto Mount Rushmore Road
1223 ft · 46 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winner and Rapid City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
307th Avenue
Merge slight left
169 mi · 02h 40m
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 Light Rain leaving Winner and Rain Showers Likely near Rapid City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winner to Rapid City?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 107.6 miles from Winner and 107.9 miles from Rapid City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.2 miles (282 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.70 one way or $57.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winner and Rapid City, 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 Rain Showers Likely near Rapid City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winner and Rapid City. Straight-line distance: 175.23 mi (282 km).
#1 Winner
City in and county seat of Tripp County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,787 |
| Coordinates | 43.3766700, -99.8590100 |
| Altitude | 600 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059, 44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.70 | $57.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.42 | $70.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.36 | $80.73 |
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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