How far is Parkston, SD from Rapid City, SD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Parkston and Rapid City is 266.09 miles (428.24 km).

Flight distance from Parkston, SD to Rapid City, SD is 266.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Parkston to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Parkston, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 299.07 miles (481.3 km) by car.

Driving from Parkston to Rapid City will take approximately 04 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Parkston

City in Hitchinson County, South Dakota, United States

Population 1456
GPS Coordinates 43°23'56"N 97°59'1"W
Latitude 43.3988800
Longitude -97.9836800
Altitude 425
Country United States
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#2 Rapid City

The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.

Population 77503
GPS Coordinates 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W
Latitude 44.0805400
Longitude -103.2310100
Altitude 988
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Parkston and Rapid City

The distance between Parkston and Rapid City is 481 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Parkston, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Parkston is 11:07:09, although it is 10:07:09 in Rapid City.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.95 liters (10.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Parkston and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Parkston to Rapid City is $37.23 (diesel $49.79).

South Dakota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.53 $3.72 $4.2 $4.72
Total $37.23 $39.23 $44.32 $49.79

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Parkston and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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