How far is Harrisburg, SD from Medary, SD?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Medary, SD is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
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.
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Medary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Medary.
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Start on East Willow Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street
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Continue on 273rd Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nunda, Ward, Rest Area
1323 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 223rd Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 223rd Street
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Turn right onto 471st Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 471st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 471st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Medary.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
273rd Street
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Medary?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Baltic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Harrisburg and 30.4 miles from Medary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medary.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Medary. Straight-line distance: 53.96 mi (86.84 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 Medary
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.2096900, -96.7867200 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medary (-96.78672, 44.20969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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