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

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

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

The drive from Nisland, SD, to Lead, SD, takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Nisland, SD, to Lead, SD, covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Lead, SD from Nisland, SD?

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

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

The drive from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD mainly follows SD 79.

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD, including ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW); CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGE (7 kW); DMG DMG CHARGER (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Nisland, SD Lead, SD

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD takes about 1 h 5 min via SD 79. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Whitewood, SD, Deadwood, SD, Lead, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 47 mi

1 Depart left onto Maple Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 7 mi
3 Turn right 19 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto SD Highway 34 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Lazelle Street 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Boulder Canyon Road 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 10 mi
8 Continue straight onto Pioneer Way 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto US Highway 14A 3 mi
10 Continue straight onto Glendale Drive 1 mi
11 Continue left onto Glendale Drive 165 yd
12 Continue slightly left onto West Main Street 125 yd
13 Turn slightly left onto Prospect Avenue 1 mi
14 Keep slightly right onto Railroad Avenue 1 mi
15 Arrive left onto Railroad Avenue

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 41 mi

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
FOUR POINTS DWD STATION 01Type1 · 555 Main St, Deadwood, SD, 577327.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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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 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Nisland, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Nisland, SD, {fromState} and Lead, SD, {toState} is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nisland, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Nisland, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Nisland, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Nisland, SD, {fromState} to Lead, SD, {toState} covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Lead, SD from Nisland, SD?: Lead, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Nisland, SD.
Which roads does the route from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD follow?: The drive from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD mainly follows SD 79.
Which towns do you pass between Nisland, SD and Lead, SD?: Towns on the route from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD include Sturgis, Deadwood, Spearfish.
Are there charging stations between Nisland, SD and Lead, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Nisland, SD to Lead, SD, including ELKHORNRIDGE EV 1 (150 kW); CADILLAC JACKS PARKING GARAGE (7 kW); DMG DMG CHARGER (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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