How far is Britton, SD from Madison, SD?
The driving distance from Britton, SD to Madison, SD is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Codington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Britton and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Britton and Madison.
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Start on Main Avenue
37 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Vander Horck Street
2643 ft · 45 sec · Vander Horck Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Hickory Street
37 m · 2 sec · West Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Hickory Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Hickory Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10
34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10
2.6 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10
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Take the ramp right toward I 29, US 81: Watertown
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
121.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
1.9 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 Britton and Madison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29
Merge slight left
122 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Britton and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Britton to Madison?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Rauville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Britton and 68.8 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Britton and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Britton and Madison. Straight-line distance: 127.24 mi (204.78 km).
#1 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.94 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.86 | $59.72 |
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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