Apple Valley, Minnesota to Deadwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517.8 miles 833.3 km · straight line
621.4 miles estimated 1000 km · driving distance
12h 30min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Deadwood?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Deadwood is 517.8 miles (833.3 km) as the crow flies. Deadwood is located W of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.4 miles, taking about 12h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Deadwood in South Dakota.

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 Apple Valley, Minnesota and Deadwood. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Deadwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 30min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 0min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 15min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Deadwood

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients