Origin
Eagle Butte, SD
Evening in Eagle Butte on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
154.7 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spearfish, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD covers 154.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 212, Faith B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from Eagle Butte, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 154.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 212 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Faith B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 73 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 34 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lazelle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte, SD and Spearfish, SD.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US Highway 212
41 mi
·
1 hr
·
US Highway 212
5
Continue on Faith B
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Faith B
6
Turn left onto West 5th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
7
Continue on State Highway 73
27 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 73
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 34
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
SD Highway 34
9
Continue on Lazelle Street
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lazelle Street
10
Take the exit right
18 mi
·
17 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
12
Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
13
Turn left onto North Main Street
148 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spearfish, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eagle Butte, 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 Eagle Butte, SD
This is one driving day of about 154.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eagle Butte, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.3 mi from Eagle Butte, SD · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 77.3 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spearfish, SD
The final approach into Spearfish, 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 Spearfish, 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
$23.50 one way
$46.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.20 | $58.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Spearfish, SD
Evening in Spearfish on Sunday
Local time
7:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD covers 154.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 212, Faith B. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.3 miles from Eagle Butte, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagle Butte, SD to Spearfish, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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