How far is Elrod, SD from Willow Lake, SD?
The driving distance from Elrod, SD to Willow Lake, SD is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elrod and Willow Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elrod and Willow Lake.
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Start on 432nd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 432nd Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto SD Highway 25
17.1 mi · 20 min · SD Highway 25
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Turn right onto SD Highway 28
4 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 28
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Turn left onto Grant Avenue
1285 ft · 37 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
727 ft · 20 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 Elrod and Willow Lake.
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.
SD Highway 25
Turn right onto SD Highway 25
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Elrod and Partly Cloudy near Willow Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elrod to Willow Lake?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Naples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Elrod and 11.6 miles from Willow Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Elrod and Partly Cloudy near Willow Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elrod and Willow Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).
#1 Elrod
Township in Clark County, South Dakota
| Population | 99 |
| Coordinates | 44.8863500, -97.5736900 |
| Altitude | 558 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willow Lake
City in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6274700, -97.6370300 |
| Altitude | 544 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Lake (-97.63703, 44.62747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
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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