How far is Goodwin, SD from Altamont, SD?
The driving distance from Goodwin, SD to Altamont, SD is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 21m.
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.
Township in Codington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodwin and Altamont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodwin and Altamont.
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Start on East Evanston Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · East Evanston Avenue
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Turn right onto North Bowdoin Avenue
2061 ft · 57 sec · North Bowdoin Avenue
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Continue on 468th Avenue
1981 ft · 56 sec · 468th Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 212
8.1 mi · 12 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto SD Highway 15
3.6 mi · 5 min · SD Highway 15
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1831 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mercedes Street
112 m · 16 sec · Mercedes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercedes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodwin and Altamont.
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.
US Highway 212
Turn right onto US Highway 212
8.13 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 Goodwin and Patchy Fog near Altamont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodwin to Altamont?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Kranzburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Goodwin and 6.5 miles from Altamont.
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 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodwin and Patchy Fog near Altamont.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodwin and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).
#1 Goodwin
Human settlement in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 158 |
| Coordinates | 44.8791300, -96.8486800 |
| Altitude | 609 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altamont
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 84 |
| Coordinates | 44.8396900, -96.6895000 |
| Altitude | 564 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altamont (-96.6895, 44.83969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.05 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
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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