Hill City, SD to Custer SD

There are 11.52 miles from Custer to Hill City in north direction and 14 miles (22.53 kilometers) by car, following the US-16 and US-385 route.

Custer and Hill City are 17 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Custer, SD to Hill City, SD. The halfway point is Crazy Horse, SD.

Custer, SD and Hill City, SD are in the same time zone (MDT). Current time in both locations is 3:20 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.56 gallons of gas to cover the route between Custer, SD and Hill City, SD.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Custer to Hill City is $2.07.

During the route, an average car will release 11.01 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.69 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 1, 2022.
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Halfway Point Between Custer, SD and Hill City, SD

If you want to meet halfway between Custer, SD and Hill City, SD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 43.855083 and -103.632927, or 43º 51' 18.2988" N, 103º 37' 58.5372" W. This location is 7 miles away from Custer, SD and Hill City, SD and it would take approximately 8 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Crazy Horse, SD, situated 7 miles from Custer, SD and 12 miles from Hill City, SD. It would take 18 minutes to go from Custer to Crazy Horse and 23 minutes to go from Hill City to Crazy Horse.



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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Custer, SD and Hill City, SD in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 11.52 mi 18.54 km 10.01 nautical mi
Driving distance 14 mi 22.52 km 12.16 nautical mi

Road Trip Tips

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HILL CITY: RICHNESS EVERYWHERE YOU WANDER

Hill City is a favorite destination in the Black Hills all year long!  You’re just minutes away from the jaw-dropping views from Black Elk Peak (7,242’ elev.), Cathedral Spires and the breathtaking views of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Take a scenic drive through Ponderosa pines, see bison in Custer State Park or have an adventure hiking, biking, horseback-riding or rock-climbing.

After a day of recreation, plan to take in Hill City’s art galleries, gift and boutique shops, museums, antique shops and more that line our walkable-shoppable little town, or indulge in some of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries. There’s richness everywhere you wander.

Is Custer State Park worth the trip?

Unlike other state parks, there are many things to do in Custer State Park that make it well-worth a visit for everyone. With opportunities for scenic drives, wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, boating, camping and even fine dining, there truly is something for everyone at Custer State Park.

Can you do Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park in one day?

All of Custer State Park can be seen in 1 day, but you can also see the main highlights in just half a day.

How much time should you spend at Custer State Park?

For the best experience, plan to spend one full day in Custer State Park. This gives you enough time for the highlights of our best things to do in Custer State Park list, which includes Wildlife Loop Road, the Cathedral Spires Trail, Sylvan Lake, Needles Highway, and Iron Mountain Road.

What is Hill City SD famous for?

Hill City is home to the 1880 Train and the South Dakota State Railroad Museum. You'll also find a collection of dinosaur and prehistoric fossils at the Museum at the Black Hills Institute including one of the most complete T. Rex skeletons ever found.