How far is Goodwill, SD from Wilmot, SD?

The driving distance from Goodwill, SD to Wilmot, SD is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.38 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.01 mi
24.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.38 mi
Kilometers
39.23 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmot
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Goodwill
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodwill
2026-10-15T19:42
Arrive Wilmot
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goodwill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Spring Grove
SD

Township in Roberts County, South Dakota

From Goodwill
12.2 mi
00h 13m
To Wilmot
12.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph W
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodwill and Wilmot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodwill and Wilmot.

  1. 1

    Start on Willard Lafromboise Avenue

    140 m · 26 sec · Willard Lafromboise Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto BIA Highway 701

    1820 ft · 55 sec · BIA Highway 701

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tiospa Zina Drive

    2605 ft · 1 min · Tiospa Zina Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto BIA Highway 700

    1.3 mi · 3 min · BIA Highway 700

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 127th Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · 127th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 15: Wilmot

    2090 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto SD Highway 15

    8 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1142 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    130 m · 19 sec · 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodwill and Wilmot.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
127th Street
13.3 mi · 55%
SD Highway 15
7.97 mi · 33%
BIA Highway 700
1.3 mi · 5%
Tiospa Zina Drive
0.49 mi · 2%
SD 15
0.4 mi · 2%
BIA Highway 701
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

127th Street

Merge slight left

9.55 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Grove
00h 13m from Goodwill
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goodwill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wilmot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodwill to Wilmot?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Spring Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Goodwill and 12.2 miles from Wilmot.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goodwill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Wilmot.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodwill and Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.16 km).

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#1 Goodwill

Census-designated place in Roberts County, South Dakota

Population876
Coordinates45.5669000, -97.0700800
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Wilmot

#2 Wilmot

City in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States

Population497
Coordinates45.4085700, -96.8578500
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Willard Lafromboise Avenue (-97.07008, 45.566849)
End: 2nd Avenue (-96.85785, 45.40857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.28
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $3.64 $7.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $5.05 $4.34 $8.69
Diesel $6.01 $5.17 $10.33

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodwill and Wilmot. The current time is 19:42:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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