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

The distance between Bison, SD, and Rapid City, SD, is 179 mi by road.

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

The drive from Bison, SD, to Rapid City, SD, takes approximately 3 h 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Bison, SD, to Rapid City, SD, covers 179 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.

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

Rapid City, SD lies roughly to the south of Bison, SD.

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Rapid City, 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 Rapid City, SD

Distance: 179 miDuration: 3 h 50 min

Driving from Bison, SD to Rapid City, SD takes about 3 h 50 min via US 85. The distance is 179 mi. The straight-line distance is 107 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Deadwood, SD, Rapid City, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 179 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 34 mi

9 Take exit slightly right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 2 mi
10 Turn left onto Omaha Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto 5th Street 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Saint Cloud Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Signal Drive 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Signal Drive

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The return trip from Rapid City, SD to Bison, SD covers roughly the same distance, 179 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

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Rapid City, SD → Wasta, SD42 mi · 50 min Rapid City, SD → Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA)13 mi · 30 min Rapid City, SD → Fairburn, SD31 mi · 45 min Rapid City, SD → Box Elder, SD9 mi · 20 min Rapid City, SD → Hermosa, SD19 mi · 30 min Rapid City, SD → Keystone, SD21 mi · 30 min

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

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How far is it from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Bison, SD, {fromState} and Rapid City, SD, {toState} is 179 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bison, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState} covers 179 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 50 min.
Which direction is Rapid City, SD from Bison, SD?: Rapid City, SD lies roughly to the south of Bison, SD.
Which roads does the route from Bison, SD to Rapid City, SD follow?: The drive from Bison, SD to Rapid City, 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 Rapid City, SD?: Towns on the route from Bison, SD to Rapid City, SD include Spearfish, Sturgis.
Are there charging stations between Bison, SD and Rapid City, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bison, SD to Rapid City, 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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