Deadwood to Northfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

521.2 miles 838.8 km · straight line
625.5 miles estimated 1006.6 km · driving distance
12h 35min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Northfield?

The distance from Deadwood to Northfield is 521.2 miles (838.8 km) as the crow flies. Northfield is located E of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.5 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Northfield in Minnesota.

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. 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 Northfield. 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 Deadwood to Northfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 35min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 6min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 22min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Northfield

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Northfield
44.46°N, 93.16°W
America/Chicago
278m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients