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

The distance between Lead, SD, and Rapid City, SD, is 47 mi by road.

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

The drive from Lead, SD, to Rapid City, SD, takes approximately 1 h by car.

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

The fastest route from Lead, SD, to Rapid City, SD, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

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

Rapid City, SD lies roughly to the south-east of Lead, SD.

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

The drive from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD mainly follows SD 79.

Which towns do you pass between Lead, SD and Rapid City, SD?

Towns on the route from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD include Spearfish, Deadwood, Sturgis, Summerset.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lead, SD to Rapid City, 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: 22.

Lead, SD Rapid City, SD

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD takes about 1 h via SD 79. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lead, SD, Deadwood, SD, Rapid City, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 47 mi

1 Depart right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
2 Continue left onto Railroad Avenue 102 yd
3 Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue 1 mi
4 Turn straight onto West Main Street 125 yd
5 Turn slightly right onto Glendale Drive 165 yd
6 Continue right onto Glendale Drive 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Pioneer Way 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Main Street 10 mi
10 Continue straight onto Boulder Canyon Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Lazelle Street 2 mi
12 Take exit right 28 mi
13 Take exit slightly right onto Theodore Roosevelt Expressway 2 mi

14 Turn left onto Omaha Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto 5th Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Saint Cloud Street 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Signal Drive 1 mi
18 Arrive right onto Signal Drive

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The return trip from Rapid City, SD to Lead, SD covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 37 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
RCKIA RCKIAABBCCS · 1400 Cambell Street, 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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Rapid City, SD → Wasta, SD42 mi · 50 min Rapid City, SD → Fairburn, SD31 mi · 45 min Rapid City, SD → Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA)13 mi · 30 min Rapid City, SD → New Underwood, SD23 mi · 30 min Rapid City, SD → Whitewood, SD39 mi · 45 min Rapid City, SD → Box Elder, SD9 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Lead, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Lead, SD, {fromState} and Rapid City, SD, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lead, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Lead, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Lead, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Lead, SD, {fromState} to Rapid City, SD, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Rapid City, SD from Lead, SD?: Rapid City, SD lies roughly to the south-east of Lead, SD.
Which roads does the route from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD follow?: The drive from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD mainly follows SD 79.
Which towns do you pass between Lead, SD and Rapid City, SD?: Towns on the route from Lead, SD to Rapid City, SD include Spearfish, Deadwood, Sturgis, Summerset.
Are there charging stations between Lead, SD and Rapid City, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lead, SD to Rapid City, 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: 22.

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