How far is Cresbard, SD from Wecota, SD?

The driving distance from Cresbard, SD to Wecota, SD is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.31 mi
00h 25m
Flight
8.24 mi
13.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.24 mi
Kilometers
13.26 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.31 mi
Kilometers
16.6 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wecota
Fri, Nov 6, 11:18 AM CST
Return by in Cresbard
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cresbard
2026-11-06T10:53
Arrive Wecota
Fri, Nov 6, 11:18 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cresbard
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Powell
SD

Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota

From Cresbard
5.2 mi
00h 12m
To Wecota
5.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
44°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cresbard and Wecota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cresbard and Wecota.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    928 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto 152nd Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · 152nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 354th Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · 354th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 153rd Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · 153rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wecota Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Wecota Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wecota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresbard and Wecota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
4.01 mi · 39%
152nd Street
3.07 mi · 30%
354th Avenue
1 mi · 10%
153rd Street
0.68 mi · 7%
7th Street
0.44 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cecil Harris Memorial Highway

Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway

4.01 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powell
00h 12m from Cresbard
Leave By
7:40 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Cresbard and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wecota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cresbard to Wecota?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Powell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Cresbard and 5.2 miles from Wecota.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Cresbard and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wecota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cresbard and Wecota. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 km).

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#1 Cresbard

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

Population101
Coordinates45.1699700, -98.9484400
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wecota

Situated within Faulk County in north-central South Dakota, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 1,562 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.1724700, -99.1176100
Altitude476
CountryUnited States
Start: Cresbard (-98.94844, 45.16997)
End: Wecota (-99.11761, 45.17247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.46
Round trip
$2.92
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $1.46 $2.92
Mid-grade $4.28 $1.54 $3.08
Premium $4.84 $1.74 $3.49
Diesel $5.99 $2.16 $4.31

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cresbard and Wecota. The current time is 10:53:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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