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.

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#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
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#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

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 17:34:30.

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 12, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Brandon, SD to Rapid City 351.32 miles (565 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Rapid City 358 miles (576 km)

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Driving distance from Madison, SD to Rapid City 345.54 miles (556 km)

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Driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Rapid City 276.58 miles (445 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City 348.9 miles (561 km)

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Driving distance from Tea, SD to Rapid City 348.06 miles (560 km)

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Driving distance from Watertown, SD to Rapid City 362.74 miles (584 km)

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Driving distance from Yankton, SD to Rapid City 357.46 miles (575 km)

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Driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Rapid City 55.27 miles (89 km)

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Driving distance from Pierre, SD to Rapid City 172.47 miles (278 km)

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Driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Rapid City 48.12 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Rapid City 28.53 miles (46 km)

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