For anyone searching for homes near Ellsworth Air Force Base in Box Elder, SD, Antelope Ridge at 321 Hunt Drive offers one of the most convenient locations in the region. Our community is just 2.7 miles from the base and sits just north of Interstate 90, giving residents fast and easy access to Rapid City, the Black Hills, and everything western South Dakota has to offer. Whether you are arriving from the highway or navigating local streets, getting to Antelope Ridge is straightforward from any direction.
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Getting Here
Antelope Ridge is located at 321 Hunt Drive, Box Elder, SD 57719. The community is just 2.7 miles, or approximately an 11-minute drive, from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Rapid City Regional Airport is approximately 12 miles away, about a 23-minute drive, making it convenient for residents who travel frequently. Downtown Rapid City is roughly 13 miles from Ellsworth AFB, and Interstate 90 runs just south of Box Elder, keeping commutes into the city quick and predictable.
Nearby Employment and Education
Antelope Ridge residents have direct access to Ellsworth AFB as their primary employment anchor, along with major employers across the Rapid City metro area in healthcare, retail, education, and government. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, one of the top engineering and science universities in the country, is located approximately 11.2 miles away in downtown Rapid City, making Antelope Ridge a practical address for students and university employees. The South Dakota Air and Space Museum, located just outside the Ellsworth AFB main gate, is also a nearby cultural and educational landmark.
Dining and Entertainment
The Box Elder and Rapid City corridor offers a strong mix of dining and entertainment options. WaTiki Indoor Waterpark Resort, the largest indoor waterpark in the Dakotas, is in Rapid City on North Elk Vale Road off Interstate 90 and serves as a popular year-round destination for families. The Box Elder Events Center hosts concerts, sporting events, and large community gatherings in a venue tied to the WaTiki campus. Downtown Rapid City is filled with independent restaurants, craft breweries like Lost Cabin Beer Co., and local shops that give the area an inviting, community-driven character.
Parks, Recreation, and the Black Hills
One of the greatest advantages of calling Antelope Ridge home is access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the United States. Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Black Hills National Forest, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial are all within an hour of Box Elder. Rush Mountain Adventure Park, home of Rushmore Cave, is located near Keystone, SD, about a 30-minute drive from the community, and offers mountain coaster rides, ziplines, guided cave tours, and more. Rushmore Mall in Rapid City is the go-to destination for everyday shopping and specialty retail.
Schools and Family Resources
Antelope Ridge falls within the Douglas School District, and the community provides free school buses to make the morning routine easier for families. Box Elder continues to grow rapidly as one of the fastest-growing cities in South Dakota, with expanding local services, parks, and family-friendly infrastructure complementing the established resources of neighboring Rapid City.
Visit us at 321 Hunt Drive in Box Elder, SD, or call our leasing office to ask about available homes and set up a personalized walk-through. We look forward to welcoming you to the Antelope Ridge community.