How far is Madison, SD from Britton, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Britton, SD is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 24m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Britton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Britton.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 81
21.4 mi · 28 min · US Highway 81
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 81
1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on South Highway 81
2033 ft · 36 sec · South Highway 81
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Highway 81
1.1 km · 59 sec · North Highway 81
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Continue on US Highway 81
34.3 mi · 50 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on 5th Street Southeast
1.6 km · 1 min · 5th Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 20th Avenue Southeast
17 m · 1 sec · 20th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 20th Avenue Southeast
2 mi · 3 min · 20th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 29th Street Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 29th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southeast
2888 ft · 55 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-29: Summit
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 10: Sisseton, Browns Valley
1767 ft · 50 sec
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Turn sharp left onto SD Highway 10
2.8 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Hickory Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hickory Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10
34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10
36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
2643 ft · 47 sec · Vander Horck Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Britton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-29
Merge slight left
53.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Partly Cloudy near Britton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Britton?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
South Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Madison and 79.9 miles from Britton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Partly Cloudy near Britton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Britton. Straight-line distance: 127.24 mi (204.78 km).
#1 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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