How far is Colton, SD from Lyons, SD?
The driving distance from Colton, SD to Lyons, SD is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colton and Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colton and Lyons.
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Start on East 5th Street
825 ft · 41 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on 464th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 464th Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street
3 mi · 7 min · 250th Street
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Turn right onto 467th Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · 467th Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
884 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colton and Lyons.
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.
250th Street
Turn left onto 250th Street
2.98 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Colton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colton to Lyons?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Baltic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Colton and 3.8 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colton and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colton and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.5 km).
#1 Colton
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 672 |
| Coordinates | 43.7860900, -96.9275600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyons
Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 618 |
| Coordinates | 43.7230300, -96.8678300 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-96.86783, 43.72303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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