Origin
Box Elder, SD
Morning in Box Elder on Wednesday
Local time
9:28 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
400.4 mi
644 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 16m
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6 AM
7h 27m
8 AM
7h 47m
10 AM
7h 34m
12 PM
7h 32m
3 PM
7h 35m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Box Elder, SD
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Britton, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD covers 400.4 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oak Street, Highway 1416, Liberty Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.60 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
200.2 miles from Box Elder, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 400.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 1416 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Deadwood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sioux Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder, SD and Britton, SD.
1
Start on Front Street
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
364 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
·
26 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
5
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge slight left
145 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol
8
Turn left onto US Highway 83
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 83
9
Continue on South 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
10
Continue on North Deadwood Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Deadwood Street
11
Continue on North Highway 83
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Highway 83
12
Continue on West Sioux Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sioux Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Pierre Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Pierre Street
14
Continue on South Euclid Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Euclid Avenue
15
Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highway 14
16
Continue on US Highway 14
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 14
17
Take the exit sharp left
328 ft
·
9 sec
18
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
41 min
19
Turn left onto US Highway 83
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 83
20
Turn right onto US Highway 12
65 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 12
21
Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
134th Street
22
Continue on US Highway 12
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 12
23
Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue Southwest
24
Turn left onto South US Highway 281
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South US Highway 281
25
Turn left onto North US Highway 281
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North US Highway 281
26
Continue on 386th Avenue
18 mi
·
21 min
·
386th Avenue
27
Turn right onto 112th Street
17 mi
·
25 min
·
112th Street
28
Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
SD Highway 10
29
Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
403rd Avenue
30
Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
SD Highway 10
31
Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
110th Street
32
Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi
·
14 min
·
SD Highway 10
33
Continue on Vander Horck Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vander Horck Street
34
Turn left onto Main Avenue
121 ft
·
3 sec
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Main Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.2 miles from Box Elder, SD, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
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 88 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.2 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Britton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Box Elder, SD
This is one driving day of about 400.4 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Box Elder, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 200.2 mi from Box Elder, SD · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.2 miles from Box Elder, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Britton, SD
The final approach into Britton, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Britton, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.60 one way
$125.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $77.05 | $154.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $88.40 | $176.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.04 | $19.22 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.04 | $16.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.2 | 2 | $56.06 | $25.63 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Britton, SD
Morning in Britton on Wednesday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
23 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
7h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Britton, SD covers 400.4 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Street, Highway 1416, Liberty Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.2 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 $62.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Box Elder, SD to Britton, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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