How far is Lennox, SD from Mitchell, SD?

The driving distance from Lennox, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
78.11 mi
01h 15m
Flight
62.06 mi
99.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.7 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Lennox
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lennox
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Mitchell
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lennox
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
Canistota
SD

Township in McCook County, South Dakota

From Lennox
39 mi
00h 37m
To Mitchell
39.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lennox and Mitchell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lennox and Mitchell.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 49 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    855 ft · 17 sec · North Pine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on SD Highway 17

    9.6 mi · 17 min · SD Highway 17

  6. 6

    Continue on 466th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 466th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 265th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 265th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 463rd Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · 463rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell

    1406 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Burr Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Burr Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Havens Avenue

    2763 ft · 1 min · East Havens Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard

    2494 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lennox and Mitchell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
463rd Avenue
59.9 mi · 77%
SD Highway 17
9.56 mi · 12%
466th Avenue
3.04 mi · 4%
265th Street
3.01 mi · 4%
South Burr Street
0.72 mi · 1%
East Havens Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

463rd Avenue

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canistota
00h 37m from Lennox
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lennox 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 Lennox to Mitchell?

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Canistota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Lennox and 39.1 miles from Mitchell.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lennox and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lennox and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 62.06 mi (99.87 km).

Lennox

#1 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Mitchell

#2 Mitchell

City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States

Population15,697
Coordinates43.7094300, -98.0298000
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Avenue (-96.891999, 43.35429)
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lennox and Mitchell. The current time is 19:16:53.

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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.