How far is Lemmon, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from Lemmon, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon and Mitchell.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto SD Highway 37
17.2 mi · 18 min · SD Highway 37
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1526 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Sanborn Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemmon and Mitchell.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lemmon and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemmon to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.9 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Lemmon and 170.7 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lemmon and Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemmon and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemmon and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 254.35 mi (409.34 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 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $45.21 | $90.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.99 | $101.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.59 | $127.19 |
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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