How far is it from Bison, SD, to Hill City, SD, ?

The distance between Bison, SD, and Hill City, SD, is 192 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Hill City, SD, takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bison, SD, to Hill City, SD, ?

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Hill City, SD, covers 192 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.

Which direction is Hill City, SD from Bison, SD?

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

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

The drive from Bison, SD to Hill City, 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 Hill City, SD?

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

Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Hill City, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Hill City, SD, including Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW); CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGE (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Bison, SD Hill City, SD

Distance: 192 miDuration: 4 h 20 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Hill City, SD takes about 4 h 20 min via US 85. The distance is 192 mi. The straight-line distance is 123 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Spearfish, SD, Deadwood, SD, Rapid City, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 192 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 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Old Hill City Road 1 mi
21 Arrive left onto Old Hill City Road

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The return trip from Hill City, SD to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 192 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

11 chargers

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

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
CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGEType1 · 360 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 577327.2 kW
DMG DMG CHARGERType1 · 20 Pine St, Deadwood, SD, 577327.2 kW
First GoldType1 · 250 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

Hill City, SD → Keystone, SD12 mi · 20 min Hill City, SD → Piedmont, SD40 mi · 55 min Hill City, SD → Deadwood, SD44 mi · 1 h 10 min Hill City, SD → Newcastle, WY52 mi · 1 h 15 min Hill City, SD → Pringle, SD27 mi · 45 min Hill City, SD → Box Elder, SD35 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 Hill City, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Hill City, SD, {toState} is 192 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Hill City, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Hill City, SD, {toState} takes approximately 4 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Hill City, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Hill City, SD, {toState} covers 192 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 20 min.
Which direction is Hill City, SD from Bison, SD?: Hill City, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Hill City, SD follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Hill City, 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 Hill City, SD?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Hill City, SD include Spearfish, Lead.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Hill City, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Hill City, SD, including Phillips 66 Exit 8 - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW); CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGE (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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