How far is Altamont, SD from Gary, SD?
The driving distance from Altamont, SD to Gary, SD is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Deuel County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altamont and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamont and Gary.
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Start on Mercedes Street
112 m · 18 sec · Mercedes Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1831 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 15
5.4 mi · 8 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on 3rd Avenue North
1.6 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto Highway 22 West
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 22 West
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Continue on SD Highway 22
10 mi · 12 min · SD Highway 22
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Turn left onto SD Highway 101
2.8 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 101
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Continue on Herrick Street
1328 ft · 48 sec · Herrick Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
842 ft · 28 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Coteau Street
698 ft · 22 sec · Coteau Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altamont and Gary.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SD Highway 22
Continue on SD Highway 22
9.99 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog leaving Altamont and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altamont to Gary?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Altamont and 5.7 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Altamont and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and Gary. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 km).
#1 Altamont
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 84 |
| Coordinates | 44.8396900, -96.6895000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gary
City in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 229 |
| Coordinates | 44.7924600, -96.4558900 |
| Altitude | 447 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue (-96.455895, 44.792413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.05 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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