How far is Madison, SD from Garretson, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Garretson, SD is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 South Dakota, United States of America
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 Madison and Garretson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Garretson.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1126 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 10th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
1.9 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp right toward I 29: Sioux Falls
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 115: Dell Rapids, Colton
1516 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto 246th Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · 246th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
3212 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Highway 115
1.3 km · 2 min · North Highway 115
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Continue on 475th Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · 475th Avenue
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Turn left onto 250th Street
10 mi · 18 min · 250th Street
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Turn right onto 485th Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · 485th Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Garretson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SD Highway 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Garretson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Garretson?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Dell Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Madison and 25.7 miles from Garretson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Garretson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Garretson. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 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 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garretson (-96.50282, 43.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.42 | $16.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
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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