How far is Garretson, SD from Madison, SD?
The driving distance from Garretson, SD to Madison, SD is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garretson and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garretson and Madison.
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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 right onto 485th Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · 485th Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street
10 mi · 18 min · 250th Street
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Turn right onto 475th Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · 475th Avenue
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Continue on South Highway 115
1.3 km · 2 min · South Highway 115
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
3212 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on 246th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · 246th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 29: Brookings
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
1593 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 10th Street
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street
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Keep slight right
112 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street
1126 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Egan Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garretson and Madison.
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 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Garretson and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garretson to Madison?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dell Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Garretson and 25.5 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garretson and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garretson and Madison. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 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 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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