Aberdeen, South Dakota to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.3 miles 829.3 km · straight line
685.7 miles actual route 1103.5 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Denver?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Denver is 515.3 miles (829.3 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located SW of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.7 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Denver in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $82–$240* Comfort

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM