Belle Fourche, SD Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Belle Fourche, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 343 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Belle Fourche, SD head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
416.8 mi
Yankton, SD
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
Pierre, SD
Plan Around Belle Fourche, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Belle Fourche, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Belle Fourche, SD
Driving from Belle Fourche, SD
On average, trips departing from Belle Fourche, SD run 343 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 50m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 417 miles (6h 55m), while the shortest is just 201 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Belle Fourche, SD most often head toward Yankton, SD (416.8 mi, 6h 55m), Harrisburg, SD (410 mi, 6h 44m), and Pierre, SD (201 mi, 3h 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 343-mile trip from Belle Fourche, SD, budget about $54 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Belle Fourche, SD and 3 routes heading into Belle Fourche, SD, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 201 to 417 miles.
The longest mapped route from Belle Fourche, SD covers 417 miles and takes approximately 6h 55m. Shorter options start at just 201 miles.
The average route from Belle Fourche, SD runs about 343 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 343-mile trip from Belle Fourche, SD costs roughly $54 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Belle Fourche, SD include Yankton, SD, Harrisburg, SD and Pierre, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Belle Fourche, SD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,741
Median Income
$59,920
Median Home Value
$188,800
Median Age
36.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Belle Fourche, SD
A sampling of people born in Belle Fourche, SD.
Jason Kubel
1982
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Belle Fourche, SD.
Butte County Courthouse and Historic Jail Building
historic site in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
First Congregational United Church of Christ
church building in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
City data from Wikidata (Q947052), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche (pronounced behl FOOSH) is a city in the Badlands and Black Hills region of South Dakota. It is the closest settlement to the geographic center of all 50 states of the United States (the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is in Lebanon, Kansas).
1 Geographic Center of the Nation Monument, 415 5th Ave, ☏ +1 605 892-2676, toll-free: +1-888-345-5859. A 21 foot diameter etched granite structure in front of the town's visitor information center and museum, honoring Belle Fourche as the town closest to the center of the nation. 2 The actual geographic center of the nation (Drive north on US Hwy 85 about 13 miles, turn left onto Old Hwy 85 (marked by a small blue sign with white lettering), and drive another 7.8 miles until you see a barn on the left. On the right side of the road is a sign). The actual geographic center is located on private property outside of town. On the pasture there is a US flag and a geographic survey marker that marks the center of the nation. The ranch owner allows visitors to reach this spot, but you will have to climb through a barbed wire fence and dodge cow pies and snakes to get to it. He didn't want a larger monument to be developed on his property, which is why the monument was built in Belle Fourche proper.
1 Branding Iron Steakhouse, 19079 US-85, ☏ +1 605-892-2503. M-Sa 11AM-2AM. (updated Feb 2023) 2 China Garden Restaurant, 614 5th Avenue, ☏ +1 605-892-3888. Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM. (updated Feb 2023) 3 Rancho Los Agaves, 1807 5th Ave, ☏ +1 605-667-4046. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su 11AM-8PM. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Hitching Post Tap House, 519 State St, ☏ +1 605-568-0111. (updated Feb 2023)
1 Ace Motel, 109 6th Ave (On the northeast corner of Custer St), ☏ +1 605-892-2612. (updated Feb 2023) 2 AmericInn by Wyndham Belle Fourche, 2312 Dakota Ave, ☏ +1 605-892-0900. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2023) 3 Econo Lodge, 1815 5th Ave, ☏ +1 605-892-6663. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Pets allowed at an additional charge. Truck parking available. (updated Feb 2023) 4 Sunset Motel & RV Campground, 19022 US-85, ☏ +1 605-892-2508, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 10AM. Some rooms are dog-friendly. They also have 12 year-round RV hookups, available by the day or month. (updated Feb 2023)
Belle Fourche is at the junction of US Highways 85 and 212. 1 Belle Fourche Municipal Airport. FAA code EFC. General aviation only, no scheduled service. (updated Feb 2023)
Travel tips adapted from Belle Fourche on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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