How far is Cedar Butte, SD from Wood, SD?
The driving distance from Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 00h 52m.
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.
City and seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Butte and Wood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Butte and Wood.
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Start on the route
108 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 44
11.2 mi · 20 min · SD Highway 44
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Continue on State Highway 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 44
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Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto County Road
13 mi · 23 min · County Road
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Continue on State Highway 44
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 44
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1088 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gray Street
44 m · 6 sec · Gray Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gray Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Butte and Wood.
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.
County Road
Turn left onto County Road
13 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Cedar Butte and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Wood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Butte to Wood?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
White River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Cedar Butte and 15.1 miles from Wood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Cedar Butte and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Wood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Butte and Wood. Straight-line distance: 27.66 mi (44.52 km).
#1 Cedar Butte
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 43.5769400, -101.0184800 |
| Altitude | 718 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wood
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 63 |
| Coordinates | 43.4969400, -100.4773600 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wood (-100.47736, 43.49694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
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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