Origin
Deadwood, SD
Night in Deadwood on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deadwood, SD to Spearfish, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deadwood, SD
Alfo Medeiros
Spearfish, SD
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Deadwood and Spearfish, South Dakota, is a quick 15.3-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. Because of the short distance, this drive is perfectly suited as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate US Highway 85 and Main Street, keeping the journey straightforward and efficient. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Great Plains locations. Whether you are heading out for a quick errand or transitioning to your next destination, this route offers a reliable connection without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 85 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| US 85 | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deadwood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 85
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deadwood, SD and Spearfish, SD.
1
Start on Lee Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lee Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Deadwood Street
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
Deadwood Street
4
Turn left onto US 14A; US 85
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pioneer Way
5
Continue on US 14A; US 85
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 85
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 85
7
Turn left onto US 85
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 85
Toward I 90 West, US 14 West, US 85 North
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
9
Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
10
Turn left onto I 90 Business
149 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
I 90 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Deadwood Street
Turn left onto Deadwood Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 85 / US Highway 85
Turn left onto US 85 / US Highway 85
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 85
Turn left onto US 85 toward I 90 West, US 14 West, US 85 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, US 14 West, US 85 North
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State Uni...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spearfish, SD
Night in Spearfish on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive keeps you on the move with 85% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 7.5 miles while cruising along US Highway 85. Expect a consistent pace as you transition from the local charm of Deadwood onto the faster highway segments. The route maintains a functional personality, prioritizing speed and directness over technical maneuvers or winding backroads. Being behind the wheel here feels predictable, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm for the duration of your 19-minute trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on US Highway 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 85 and US 85. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deadwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 85 / US Highway 85): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Deadwood, SD to Spearfish, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Black Hills State University along the way.
Black Hills State University
14.4 mi in
|
~17m
About the Cities
Starting in Deadwood, SD
Full guide →Deadwood is a town in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is rivaled only by Tombstone, Arizona as America's most storied town from the wild frontier days.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on US Highway 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deadwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 85 / US Highway 85): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spearfish, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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