How far is Harrisburg, SD from Mobridge, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Mobridge, SD is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.4 mi
05h 43m
Flight
234.46 mi
377.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.46 mi
Kilometers
377.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.4 mi
Kilometers
505.98 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobridge
Tue, Jun 2, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-06-02T03:01
Arrive Mobridge
Tue, Jun 2, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waubay
SD

Township in Day County, South Dakota

From Harrisburg
157 mi
02h 51m
To Mobridge
157.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Mobridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Mobridge.

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 273rd Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    135.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Aberdeen, Milbank

    1264 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 12

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 12

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 12

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 12

    28.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 12

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Highway 12

  10. 10

    Continue on 133rd Street

    13 mi · 14 min · 133rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 12 East

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 12 East

  12. 12

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    5.1 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 12 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West

  14. 14

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 12

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US Highway 12

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 12 & 83

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 12

    18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12

  18. 18

    Continue on East Grand Crossing

    1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue East

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Mobridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12
139 mi · 44%
273rd Street
139 mi · 44%
133rd Street
13 mi · 4%
134th Street
6.32 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Southeast
5.06 mi · 2%
East Highway 12
4.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

273rd Street

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waubay
02h 51m from Harrisburg
Leave By
5:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrisburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Mobridge?

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waubay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Harrisburg and 157.4 miles from Mobridge.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 80 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrisburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Mobridge. Straight-line distance: 234.46 mi (377.32 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Mobridge

#2 Mobridge

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population3,373
Coordinates45.5372200, -100.4279100
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-96.69727, 43.43137)
End: Mobridge (-100.42791, 45.53722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.86 $83.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.21 $94.42
Premium $4.65 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.30 $58.87 $117.75

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Mobridge. The current time is 03:01:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.