Deadwood to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Deadwood from Kearney?

The distance from Deadwood to Kearney is 347.1 miles (558.6 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located SE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.5 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Kearney in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood and Kearney. 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.