How far is Lead, SD from Mitchell, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lead and Mitchell is 288.29 miles (463.96 km).
Flight distance from Lead, SD to Mitchell, SD is 288.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Lead to Mitchell with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lead, South Dakota to Mitchell, South Dakota is: 320.2 miles (515.31 km) by car.
Driving from Lead to Mitchell will take approximately 04 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Lead
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2947 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.3522100 |
| Longitude | -103.7652000 |
| Altitude | 1589 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15697 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°42'34"N 98°1'47"W |
| Latitude | 43.7094300 |
| Longitude | -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Mitchell: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298,43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lead and Mitchell
The distance between Lead and Mitchell is 515 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lead, SD and Mitchell, SD. The current time in Lead is 11:15:17, although it is 12:15:17 in Mitchell.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.77 liters (11.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lead and Mitchell.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lead to Mitchell is $39.86 (diesel $53.31).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $39.86 | $42 | $47.46 | $53.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lead and Mitchell (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
