How far is Baltic, SD from Mitchell, SD?

The driving distance from Baltic, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.35 mi
01h 09m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.35 mi
Kilometers
126.1 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM CDT
Return by in Baltic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltic
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Mitchell
Wed, Apr 22, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltic
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canistota
SD

Township in McCook County, South Dakota

From Baltic
39.1 mi
00h 34m
To Mitchell
39.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltic and Mitchell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltic and Mitchell.

  1. 1

    Start on Lovely Avenue

    1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 250th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 250th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Sioux Falls

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 West: Rapid City

    2517 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    63.7 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Burr Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Burr Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Havens Avenue

    2763 ft · 1 min · East Havens Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard

    2494 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltic and Mitchell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 90 West
64.5 mi · 82%
Sioux Falls
10 mi · 13%
250th Street
1.78 mi · 2%
South Burr Street
0.72 mi · 1%
East Havens Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
South Sanborn Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Interstate 90 West

Merge slight left

63.7 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canistota
00h 34m from Baltic
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltic to Mitchell?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canistota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Baltic and 39.2 miles from Mitchell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltic and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltic and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.76 km).

Baltic

#1 Baltic

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates43.7613600, -96.7403300
Altitude450
CountryUnited States
Mitchell

#2 Mitchell

City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States

Population15,697
Coordinates43.7094300, -98.0298000
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: Lovely Avenue (-96.740327, 43.761163)
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltic and Mitchell. The current time is 20:12:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.