How far is Harrisburg, SD from Springfield, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Springfield, SD is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.81 mi
02h 19m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.81 mi
Kilometers
162.23 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Irene
SD

City in Clay, Turner, and Yankton counties in South Dakota, United States

From Harrisburg
50.3 mi
01h 09m
To Springfield
50.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto SD Highway 115

    3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · 276th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1690 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    2190 ft · 37 sec · West Cedar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on SD Highway 46

    17.5 mi · 26 min · SD Highway 46

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    3227 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on SD Highway 46

    11.9 mi · 18 min · SD Highway 46

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 81

    10 mi · 11 min · US Highway 81

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 31st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 31st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on SD Highway 50

    11.6 mi · 17 min · SD Highway 50

  15. 15

    Turn left onto SD Highway 52

    12.3 mi · 22 min · SD Highway 52

  16. 16

    Turn left onto SD Highway 37

    2.9 mi · 5 min · SD Highway 37

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    1317 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 46
29.4 mi · 29%
276th Street
24.6 mi · 24%
SD Highway 52
12.3 mi · 12%
SD Highway 50
11.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 81
10 mi · 10%
SD Highway 115
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

276th Street

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irene
01h 09m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Irene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Harrisburg and 50.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.61 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

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

#2 Springfield

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,916
Coordinates42.8541700, -97.8972900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-96.69727, 43.43137)
End: Springfield (-97.89729, 42.85417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Springfield. The current time is 21:44:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.