How far is Rapid City, SD from Box Elder, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid City and Box Elder is 8.37 miles (13.48 km).
Flight distance from Rapid City, SD to Box Elder, SD is 8.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid City, South Dakota to Box Elder, South Dakota is: 10.4 miles (16.74 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid City to Box Elder will take approximately 00 hours 12 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7165 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.1124900 |
| Longitude | -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Box Elder: Front Street (-103.068237,44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rapid City and Box Elder
The distance between Rapid City and Box Elder is 17 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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.
There is no time difference between Rapid City and Box Elder. The current time is 17:20:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.39 liters (0.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid City and Box Elder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid City to Box Elder is $1.3 (diesel $1.73).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $1.3 | $1.36 | $1.54 | $1.73 |
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 November 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapid City and Box Elder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
