How far is Baltic, SD from Madison, SD?
The driving distance from Baltic, SD to Madison, SD is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Moody County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltic and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltic and Madison.
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Start on Lovely Avenue
1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue
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Continue on 250th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 250th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Brookings
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
1593 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 10th Street
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street
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Keep slight right
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street
1126 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Egan Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltic and Madison.
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.
Brookings
Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltic to Madison?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Colman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Baltic and 18.1 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltic and Madison. Straight-line distance: 25.14 mi (40.46 km).
#1 Baltic
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 43.7613600, -96.7403300 |
| Altitude | 450 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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