How far is it from Bison, SD, to Box Elder, SD, ?

The distance between Bison, SD, and Box Elder, SD, is 184 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, to Box Elder, SD, ?

The drive from Bison, SD, to Box Elder, SD, takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Bison, SD, to Box Elder, SD, ?

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Box Elder, SD, covers 184 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.

Which direction is Box Elder, SD from Bison, SD?

Box Elder, SD lies roughly to the south of Bison, SD.

Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD follow?

The drive from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD mainly follows SD 20, US 85, SD 34. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on US 85.

Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Box Elder, SD?

Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD include Spearfish, Rapid City.

Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Box Elder, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Bison, SD Box Elder, SD

Distance: 184 miDuration: 3 h 55 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD takes about 3 h 55 min via US 85. The distance is 184 mi. The straight-line distance is 103 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Deadwood, SD, Box Elder, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 184 mi

1 Depart onto West Carr Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Coleman Avenue 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto State Highway 20 17 mi
4 Continue straight onto 1st Avenue 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto State Highway 20 37 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 71 mi
7 Turn left onto SD Highway 34 18 mi
8 Take ramp left 40 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Highway 1416 2 mi
12 Turn right 144 yd
13 Arrive right

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The return trip from Box Elder, SD to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 184 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 132 mi

Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD)CCS · 1415 Eglin St, Rapid Ciy, SD, 57703350 kW
Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3275 Old Belle Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783250 kW
Rushmore Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2200 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City, SD, 57701250 kW
ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 20189 US-85, Spearfish, SD, 57783150 kW
MCKIEFORD1 DC FASTCCS · 2010 E Mall Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57701150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Box Elder, SD → Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA)5 mi · 15 min Box Elder, SD → Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)9 mi · 25 min Box Elder, SD → Rapid City, SD9 mi · 20 min Box Elder, SD → New Underwood, SD15 mi · 20 min Box Elder, SD → Summerset, SD19 mi · 25 min Box Elder, SD → Piedmont, SD20 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Box Elder, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Box Elder, SD, {toState} is 184 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Box Elder, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Box Elder, SD, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Box Elder, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Box Elder, SD, {toState} covers 184 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.
Which direction is Box Elder, SD from Bison, SD?: Box Elder, SD lies roughly to the south of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD mainly follows SD 20, US 85, SD 34. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Box Elder, SD?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD include Spearfish, Rapid City.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Box Elder, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Box Elder, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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