How far is Lemmon, SD from Madison, SD?
The driving distance from Lemmon, SD to Madison, SD is about 358 miles (576.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon and Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon and Madison.
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Start on Main Avenue
2146 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street East
95.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · 10th Street East
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Continue on West Grand Crossing
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Grand Crossing
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Continue on US Highway 12
18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Highway 12 & 83
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83
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Continue on US Highway 12
17.8 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue straight
35.3 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
3 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
12 mi · 14 min · 386th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
24.5 mi · 28 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
2663 ft · 34 sec · 386th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
25.8 mi · 29 min · US Highway 281
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
12.2 mi · 14 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto Dakota Avenue North
5 mi · 6 min · Dakota Avenue North
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Continue on SD Highway 37
16.8 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
54.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Egan Avenue
117 m · 13 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemmon and Madison.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
10th Street East
Turn left onto 10th Street East
95.6 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lemmon and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemmon to Madison?
The road trip is about 358 miles (576.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.6 miles from Lemmon and 176.4 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.63 one way or $95.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lemmon and Madison, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lemmon and Chance Rain Showers near Madison.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemmon and Madison. Straight-line distance: 280.44 mi (451.32 km).
#1 Lemmon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.9408300, -102.1593200 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.63 | $95.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.72 | $107.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.78 | $117.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.99 | $133.98 |
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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