Origin
Box Elder, SD
Morning in Box Elder on Wednesday
Local time
9:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Box Elder, SD to Lennox, SD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
342.6 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
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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Lennox, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Box Elder, SD to Lennox, SD covers 342.6 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, South SD Highway 17, 463rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 319.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.56 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
171.3 miles from Box Elder, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 40m highway drive covering 342.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South SD Highway 17. The longest continuous stretch is about 319.7 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 17 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 319.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,033 ft
1,283 ft
Total Climb
708 ft
Total Descent
2,394 ft
Highest Point
3,033 ft
Elevation Range
1,750 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South SD Highway 17. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Highway 1416
Turn right onto Highway 1416
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Liberty Boulevard
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
341.9 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
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East Boynton Avenue
Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 319.7 mi | 4h 59m |
| South SD Highway 17 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| 463rd Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| 466th Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| 265th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Highway 1416 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Boynton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 319.7 mi, about 4h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder, SD and Lennox, SD.
1
Start on Front Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
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Front Street
2
Turn left onto Oak Street
365 ft
·
18 sec
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Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Highway 1416
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Highway 1416
4
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Liberty Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 90; US 14
320 mi
·
4 hr 59 min
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I 90; US 14
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn straight onto CR 151
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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463rd Avenue
10
Turn left onto SD 42
3.0 mi
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4 min
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265th Street
11
Turn right onto CR 145
3.0 mi
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5 min
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466th Avenue
12
Continue on CR 105
9.6 mi
·
16 min
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South SD Highway 17
13
Continue on CR 105
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Pine Street
14
Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
0.3 mi
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48 sec
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East Boynton Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
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54 sec
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North Main Street
16
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
70 ft
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3 sec
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West 2nd Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Avenue
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 171.3 miles from Box Elder, SD, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 319.7 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.3 miles or 2h 42m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lennox, 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 342.6 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 319.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.3 mi from Box Elder, SD · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Box Elder, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 319.7 miles.
Arriving in Lennox, SD
The final approach into Lennox, 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 Lennox, SD.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.56 one way
$107.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $58.81 | $117.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $65.93 | $131.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.64 | $151.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.97 | $16.44 |
| Efficient EV | 85.7 | 0 | $29.98 | $13.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137 | 1 | $47.96 | $21.93 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Lennox, SD
Morning in Lennox on Wednesday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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 40m 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 Lennox, SD covers 342.6 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, South SD Highway 17, 463rd Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.3 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 $53.56 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 40m drive. You will face about 12 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 Lennox, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 1,283 ft to 3,033 ft elevation with about 708 ft of total climbing.
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