How far is Colonial Pine Hills, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from Colonial Pine Hills, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Jones County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Pine Hills and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Pine Hills and Mitchell.
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Start on Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 35 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 47 sec · Clarkson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lake Road
3 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn slight right
126 m · 18 sec
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Continue straight
700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Catron Boulevard
4.8 mi · 7 min · Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Elk Vale Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
268 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Ohlman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Ohlman Street
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Havens Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Havens Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Boulevard
2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Pine Hills and Mitchell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Colonial Pine Hills 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 Colonial Pine Hills to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murdo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Colonial Pine Hills and 142.4 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.86 one way or $75.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Colonial Pine Hills and Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colonial Pine Hills and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Pine Hills and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 264.09 mi (425.01 km).
#1 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.73 | $93.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.25 | $106.50 |
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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