Deadwood to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.1 miles 690.6 km · straight line
514.9 miles estimated 828.7 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Willmar?

The distance from Deadwood to Willmar is 429.1 miles (690.6 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located E of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 514.9 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Willmar in Minnesota.

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 Willmar. 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 Willmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Willmar

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Willmar
45.12°N, 95.04°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients