How far is Harrisburg, SD from Dakota Dunes, SD?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Dakota Dunes, SD is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Dakota Dunes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Dakota Dunes.
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Start on East Willow Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street
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Turn left onto SD Highway 115
3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115
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Turn right onto 276th Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · 276th Street
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Take the ramp left
2259 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dakota Dunes
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Dakota Dunes Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Dakota Dunes Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Sawgrass Trail
843 ft · 25 sec · East Sawgrass Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sawgrass Trail
2280 ft · 2 min · East Sawgrass Trail
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Turn right onto Pebble Beach Drive
130 m · 20 sec · Pebble Beach Drive
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Turn right onto North Royal Troon
749 ft · 39 sec · North Royal Troon
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Turn left onto Glen Eagle Court
74 m · 12 sec · Glen Eagle Court
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Continue on Glen Eagle Court
31 m · 4 sec · Glen Eagle Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glen Eagle Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Dakota Dunes.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
276th Street
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Dakota Dunes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Dakota Dunes?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Emmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Harrisburg and 38.6 miles from Dakota Dunes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Dakota Dunes.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Dakota Dunes. Straight-line distance: 66.08 mi (106.35 km).
#1 Harrisburg
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.4313700, -96.6972700 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dakota Dunes
Township in Union County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 42.4874900, -96.4864200 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota Dunes (-96.48642, 42.48749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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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