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

The distance between Box Elder, SD, and Custer, SD, is 50 mi by road.

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

The drive from Box Elder, SD, to Custer, SD, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Box Elder, SD, to Custer, SD, covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

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

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

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

The drive from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD mainly follows US 16.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Box Elder, SD Custer, SD

Distance: 50 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD takes about 1 h 10 min via US 16. The distance is 50 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Box Elder, SD, Rapid City, SD, Keystone, SD, Custer, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 50 mi

1 Depart left 165 yd
2 Turn slightly left onto Commercial Gate Drive 36 yd
3 Turn left onto Highway 1416 2 mi
4 Take ramp straight 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway 2 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto North Elk Vale Road 6 mi
9 Continue straight onto East Catron Boulevard 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Catron Boulevard 3 mi
11 Turn left onto Mount Rushmore Road 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto South Highway 16 18 mi
13 Continue straight onto Highway 385 4 mi

14 Continue straight onto East Main Street 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Highway 385 7 mi
16 Continue straight onto US Highway 16/385 6 mi
17 Continue straight onto North 5th Street 2 mi
18 Turn right 3 yd
19 Arrive

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The return trip from Custer, SD to Box Elder, SD covers roughly the same distance, 50 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 chargers

Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD)CCS · 1415 Eglin St, Rapid Ciy, SD, 57703350 kW
Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 800 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD, 57730250 kW
Rushmore Mall - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2200 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City, SD, 57701250 kW
MCKIEFORD1 DC FASTCCS · 2010 E Mall Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57701150 kW
RCKIA RCKIAABBCCS · 1400 Cambell Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Custer, SD → Newcastle, WY38 mi · 50 min Custer, SD → Hill City, SD15 mi · 25 min Custer, SD → Pringle, SD13 mi · 25 min Custer, SD → Keystone, SD26 mi · 40 min Custer, SD → Summerset, SD54 mi · 1 h 15 min Custer, SD → Oelrichs, SD55 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Box Elder, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Box Elder, SD, {fromState} and Custer, SD, {toState} is 50 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Box Elder, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Box Elder, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Box Elder, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Box Elder, SD, {fromState} to Custer, SD, {toState} covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Custer, SD from Box Elder, SD?: Custer, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Box Elder, SD.
Which roads does the route from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD follow?: The drive from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD mainly follows US 16.
Which towns do you pass between Box Elder, SD and Custer, SD?: Towns on the route from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD include Rapid City.
Are there charging stations between Box Elder, SD and Custer, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Box Elder, SD to Custer, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Lynn's Dakotamart - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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