How far is Winner, SD from Spearfish, SD?

The driving distance from Winner, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.34 mi
03h 54m
Flight
213.39 mi
343.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.39 mi
Kilometers
343.41 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.34 mi
Kilometers
417.36 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM MDT
Return by in Winner
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winner
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Spearfish
Thu, Apr 23, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 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
9:12 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

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
Weta
SD

Human settlement in United States of America

From Winner
129.6 mi
01h 57m
To Spearfish
129.8 mi
01h 57m

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
48°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 33 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    213.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  6. 6

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

    1541 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
307th Avenue
250 mi · 96%
West 2nd Street
8.6 mi · 3%
East Jackson Boulevard
0.63 mi
Jackson Boulevard
0.29 mi
North Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

307th Avenue

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 26m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weta
01h 57m from Winner
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Winner and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Weta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Winner and 129.8 miles from Spearfish.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winner and Spearfish, 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 And Snow Showers near Spearfish.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winner and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 213.39 mi (343.41 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
Spearfish

#2 Spearfish

City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population11,900
Coordinates44.4908200, -103.8593700
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.85912, 43.37667)
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

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 Spearfish, SD. The current time in Winner is 05:28:32, although it is 04:28:32 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.