How far is Garretson, SD from Harrisburg, SD?
The driving distance from Garretson, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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City in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garretson and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garretson and Harrisburg.
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Start on North Main Avenue
89 m · 9 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Avenue
1 km · 1 min · River Avenue
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Continue on 485th Avenue
2295 ft · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
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Continue on 254th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
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Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Sioux Falls
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 121 North: Veterans Parkway
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on South Highway 11
2125 ft · 34 sec · South Highway 11
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Continue on SD Highway 11
4.4 mi · 5 min · SD Highway 11
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Turn right onto 273rd Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 273rd Street
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Continue on East Willow Street
1877 ft · 37 sec · East Willow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garretson and Harrisburg.
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.
Veterans Parkway
Continue on Veterans Parkway
7.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garretson and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garretson to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Garretson and 14.9 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garretson and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garretson and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 22.03 mi (35.46 km).
#1 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.4313700, -96.6972700 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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