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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Lead, SD, is 155 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Lead, SD, takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Lead, SD, covers 155 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.

Which direction is Lead, SD from Bison, SD?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lead, 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: 8.

Bison, SD Lead, SD

Distance: 155 miDuration: 3 h 25 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Lead, SD takes about 3 h 25 min via US 85. The distance is 155 mi. The straight-line distance is 103 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Spearfish, SD, Deadwood, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 155 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 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Glendale Drive 1 mi

14 Continue left onto Glendale Drive 165 yd
15 Continue slightly left onto West Main Street 125 yd
16 Turn slightly left onto Prospect Avenue 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto Railroad Avenue

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The return trip from Lead, SD to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 155 mi.

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Charging points along the way

8 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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Lead, SD → Rapid City, SD47 mi · 1 h Lead, SD → Keystone, SD47 mi · 1 h 15 min Lead, SD → Deadwood, SD6 mi · 10 min Lead, SD → Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF)17 mi · 25 min Lead, SD → Spearfish, SD19 mi · 30 min Lead, SD → Sturgis, SD19 mi · 25 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 Lead, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Lead, SD, {toState} is 155 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} covers 155 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 25 min.
Which direction is Lead, SD from Bison, SD?: Lead, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Lead, SD follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Lead, SD mainly follows SD 20, US 85. The longest single stretch is 95 mi on US 85.
Which towns do you pass between Bison, SD and Lead, SD?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Lead, SD include Spearfish, Deadwood.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Lead, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Lead, 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: 8.

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