How far is it from Clinton, NE, to Lead, SD, ?

The distance between Clinton, NE, and Lead, SD, is 187 mi by road.

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

The drive from Clinton, NE, to Lead, SD, takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Clinton, NE, to Lead, SD, ?

The fastest route from Clinton, NE, to Lead, SD, covers 187 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Which direction is Lead, SD from Clinton, NE?

Lead, SD lies roughly to the north-west of Clinton, NE.

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

The drive from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD mainly follows US 20, SD 79, I 90. The longest single stretch is 34 mi on SD 79.

Which towns do you pass between Clinton, NE and Lead, SD?

Towns on the route from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD include Chadron, Hot Springs, Rapid City, Sturgis.

Are there charging stations between Clinton, NE and Lead, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

Clinton, NE Lead, SD

Distance: 187 miDuration: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD takes about 3 h 40 min via SD 79. The distance is 187 mi. The straight-line distance is 132 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chadron, NE, Rapid City, SD, Deadwood, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 187 mi

1 Depart onto Main Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto US Highway 20 6 mi
3 Continue straight onto East 2nd Street 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto US Highway 20 11 mi
5 Continue straight onto South 1st Street 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto US Highway 20 20 mi
7 Continue straight onto Highway 20 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto West 4th Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Heartland Expressway 3 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto Heartland Expressway 5 mi
11 Continue straight onto Highway 385 13 mi
12 Continue straight onto US Highway 385 13 mi
13 Continue straight onto Ash Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto US Highway 385 18 mi
15 Continue straight onto SD Highway 79 7 mi
16 Continue straight onto Highway 79 10 mi
17 Continue straight onto SD Highway 79 10 mi
18 Continue straight onto South Highway 79 9 mi
19 Continue straight onto South Heartland Expressway 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto South Highway 79 14 mi
21 Continue straight onto Cambell Street 2 mi
22 Turn slightly right onto East Saint Joseph Street 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto East Main Street 1 mi
24 Turn right onto East Boulevard 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Omaha Street 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 2 mi
27 Keep slightly left onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto Purple Heart Memorial Highway 27 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Lazelle Street 2 mi
31 Continue straight onto Boulder Canyon Road 2 mi
32 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 10 mi
33 Continue straight onto Pioneer Way 2 mi
34 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 3 mi
35 Continue straight onto Glendale Drive 1 mi
36 Continue left onto Glendale Drive 165 yd
37 Continue slightly left onto West Main Street 125 yd
38 Turn slightly left onto Prospect Avenue 1 mi
39 Keep slightly right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
40 Arrive left onto Railroad Avenue

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The return trip from Lead, SD to Clinton, NE covers roughly the same distance, 187 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

26 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 97 mi

Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD)CCS · 1415 Eglin St, Rapid Ciy, SD, 57703350 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
NPPD EV STATION CHDRN BGBTS DCSCCS, CHAdeMO · 1244 US-20, Chadron, NE, 69337150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular destinations close by

Lead, SD → Keystone, SD47 mi · 1 h 15 min Lead, SD → Rapid City, SD47 mi · 1 h 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 August 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Clinton, NE, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Clinton, NE, {fromState} and Lead, SD, {toState} is 187 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton, NE, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Clinton, NE, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Clinton, NE, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Clinton, NE, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} covers 187 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Lead, SD from Clinton, NE?: Lead, SD lies roughly to the north-west of Clinton, NE.
Which roads does the route from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD follow?: The drive from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD mainly follows US 20, SD 79, I 90. The longest single stretch is 34 mi on SD 79.
Which towns do you pass between Clinton, NE and Lead, SD?: Towns on the route from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD include Chadron, Hot Springs, Rapid City, Sturgis.
Are there charging stations between Clinton, NE and Lead, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Clinton, NE to Lead, SD, including Target T2457 (Rapid City, SD) (350 kW); Rushmore Mall - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

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