Origin
Lennox, SD
Evening in Lennox on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD
Drive Time
5h 13m
Distance
354.3 mi
570 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 0m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rapid City, SD
Mike Lensing
Trip Overview
The drive from Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD covers 354.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, East Boynton Avenue, North Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.81 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
177.1 miles from Lennox, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 13m drive with frequent turns across 354.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Boynton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 466th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 265th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 463rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lennox, SD and Rapid City, SD.
1
Start on West 2nd Avenue
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Boynton Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Pine Street
5
Continue on SD Highway 17
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
SD Highway 17
6
Continue on 466th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
466th Avenue
7
Turn left onto 265th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
265th Street
8
Turn right onto 463rd Avenue
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
463rd Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge slight left
330 mi
·
5 hr 11 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 190, US 16: Downtown, Black Hawk National Forest, Mount Rushmore
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190, US 16: Downtown, Black Hawk National Forest, Mount Rushmore
12
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto Omaha Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Omaha Street
14
Turn right onto Mount Rushmore Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Mount Rushmore Road
15
Arrive at your destination
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 177.1 miles from Lennox, SD, or about 2h 36m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.1 miles or 2h 36m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rapid City, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lennox, 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 Lennox, SD
This is one driving day of about 354.3 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lennox, 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 177.1 mi from Lennox, SD · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 177.1 miles from Lennox, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rapid City, SD
The final approach into Rapid City, 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 Rapid City, 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
$53.81 one way
$107.63 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.32 | $118.65 |
| premium | $4.80 | $66.88 | $133.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.71 | $157.43 |
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: 124 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.20 | $17.01 |
| Efficient EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.00 | $14.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.7 | 1 | $49.60 | $22.68 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Rapid City, SD
Evening in Rapid City on Sunday
Local time
5:10 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 13m 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 Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD covers 354.3 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, East Boynton Avenue, North Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.1 miles from Lennox, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.81 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 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lennox, SD to Rapid City, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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