How far is it from Bison, SD, to Custer, SD, ?

The distance between Bison, SD, and Custer, SD, is 206 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Custer, SD, takes approximately 4 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Bison, SD, to Custer, SD, ?

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Custer, SD, covers 206 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 40 min.

Which direction is Custer, SD from Bison, SD?

Custer, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Bison, SD.

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Custer, SD mainly follows SD 20, US 85, US 385. The longest single stretch is 95 mi on US 85.

Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Custer, SD?

Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Custer, SD include Spearfish, Lead.

Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Custer, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Custer, SD, including Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Bison, SD Custer, SD

Distance: 206 miDuration: 4 h 40 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Custer, SD takes about 4 h 40 min via US 85. The distance is 206 mi. The straight-line distance is 134 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Deadwood, SD, Rapid City, SD, Custer, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 206 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 80 mi
7 Turn left 8 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn right onto US Highway 85 8 mi
10 At end of road, turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Pioneer Way 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Pine Street 137 yd
13 Turn right onto Sherman Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Cliff Street 2 mi
15 Turn left onto US Highway 385 20 mi
16 Continue straight onto Highway 385 17 mi
17 Take ramp straight 128 yd
18 Merge slightly left onto Highway 385 3 mi
19 Continue straight onto East Main Street 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Highway 385 7 mi
21 Continue straight onto US Highway 16/385 6 mi
22 Continue straight onto North 5th Street 2 mi
23 Turn right 3 yd
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Custer, SD to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 206 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

20 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 133 mi

Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730250 kW
Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3275 Old Belle Rd, Spearfish, SD, 57783250 kW
ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 20189 US-85, Spearfish, SD, 57783150 kW
Bavarian Inn - Tesla DestinationType1 · 855 N Fifth St, Custer, SD, 577307.2 kW
CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGEType1 · 360 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 577327.2 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

Custer, SD → Hill City, SD15 mi · 25 min Custer, SD → Newcastle, WY38 mi · 50 min Custer, SD → Summerset, SD54 mi · 1 h 15 min Custer, SD → Pringle, SD13 mi · 25 min Custer, SD → Keystone, SD26 mi · 40 min Custer, SD → Hermosa, SD27 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Custer, SD, {toState} is 206 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState} covers 206 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 40 min.
Which direction is Custer, SD from Bison, SD?: Custer, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Custer, SD follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Custer, SD mainly follows SD 20, US 85, US 385. The longest single stretch is 95 mi on US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Custer, SD?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Custer, SD include Spearfish, Lead.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Custer, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Custer, SD, including Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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