How far is Hartford, SD from Lyons, SD?

The driving distance from Hartford, SD to Lyons, SD is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.66 mi
00h 26m
Flight
7.85 mi
12.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.85 mi
Kilometers
12.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.66 mi
Kilometers
17.15 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Lyons
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Crooks
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Hartford
5.3 mi
00h 13m
To Lyons
5.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Lyons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Lyons.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    1 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Colton Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Colton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 464th Avenue

    4.7 mi · 11 min · 464th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 254th Street

    3 mi · 7 min · 254th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 467th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 467th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    884 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Lyons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
464th Avenue
4.75 mi · 45%
254th Street
2.98 mi · 28%
467th Avenue
1.38 mi · 13%
North Colton Road
0.76 mi · 7%
East 2nd Street
0.63 mi · 6%
3rd Street
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

464th Avenue

Continue on 464th Avenue

4.75 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crooks
00h 13m from Hartford
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Lyons?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Crooks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Hartford and 5.3 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hartford and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lyons.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 7.85 mi (12.64 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

Population701
Coordinates43.6230300, -96.9425500
Altitude479
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lyons

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America

Population618
Coordinates43.7230300, -96.8678300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartford (-96.94255, 43.62303)
End: Lyons (-96.86783, 43.72303)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.42 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.84 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Lyons. The current time is 05:22:25.

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.