The drive from Box Elder, SD to Beresford, SD covers 368.8 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 29, West Cedar Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 328.8 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.4 miles from Box Elder, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 368.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 5h 52m highway drive covering 368.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 328.8 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 328.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Highway 1416): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Liberty Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Highway 1416
Turn right onto Highway 1416
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|Liberty Boulevard
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
330.9 mi into trip|~5h 13m in|I 29
Merge onto I 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
368.8 mi into trip|~5h 52m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
328.8 mi
5h 8m
I 29
36.2 mi
36m
West Cedar Street
1.2 mi
1m
Highway 1416
0.9 mi
1m
Liberty Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Oak Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 328.8 mi, about 5h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder, SD and Beresford, SD.
1
Start on Front Street
94 ft·9 sec·Front Street
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
365 ft·18 sec·Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Highway 1416
0.9 mi·1 min·Highway 1416
4
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Liberty Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto I 90; US 14
329 mi·5 hr 8 min·I 90; US 14
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
8
Merge onto I 29
36 mi·36 min·I 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
10
Turn left onto SD 46
1.2 mi·1 min·West Cedar Street
11
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·North 3rd Street
12
Turn left onto East Main Street
116 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.4 miles from Box Elder, SD, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 328.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.4 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beresford, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Box Elder, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Box Elder, SD
This is one driving day of about 368.8 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Box Elder, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 328.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.4 mi from Box Elder, SD
· 2h 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Badlands National Park
National Park
The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
$30
near mile 50.9
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, devel...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.6
1
$38.72
$17.70
Efficient EV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
EV Truck/SUV
147.5
1
$51.63
$23.60
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Box Elder, SD
Late night
in Box Elder on Saturday
Local time
5:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beresford, SD
Morning
in Beresford on Saturday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 52m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Box Elder, SD to Beresford, SD covers 368.8 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 29, West Cedar Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.4 miles from Box Elder, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Highway 1416): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Liberty Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Box Elder, SD to Beresford, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
