How far is Madison, SD from Eagle Butte, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Eagle Butte, SD is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hand County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Eagle Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Eagle Butte.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
54.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto SD Highway 37
16.8 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 37
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
5 mi · 6 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Turn left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 281
2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
4.5 mi · 5 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
25.2 mi · 29 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West 14th Street
53.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · West 14th Street
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Take the exit slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 212
64.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto Main Street
2459 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
606 ft · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Eagle Butte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 212
Turn left onto US Highway 212
64.8 mi · 01h 37m
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 Madison and Mostly Sunny near Eagle Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Eagle Butte?
The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Ree Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Madison and 138.8 miles from Eagle Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and Eagle Butte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Eagle Butte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Eagle Butte. Straight-line distance: 214.32 mi (344.92 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 Eagle Butte
City in Dewey and Ziebach counties in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.0024800, -101.2334900 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle Butte (-101.23349, 45.00248)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $36.88 | $73.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.52 | $91.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.87 | $103.75 |
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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