How far is Madison, SD from Lemmon, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Lemmon, SD is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Lemmon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Lemmon.
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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
23.6 mi · 27 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on 386th Avenue
2663 ft · 34 sec · 386th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 3rd Street West
1.2 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.4 km · 59 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 281
24.5 mi · 28 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
12 mi · 14 min · 386th Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 281
3 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 12 West
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
68.9 mi · 1 hr 18 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
18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Grand Crossing
3.4 mi · 4 min · East Grand Crossing
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Continue on US Highway 12
89.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 12
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2146 ft · 59 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 Lemmon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 12
Continue on US Highway 12
89.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Light Rain Likely near Lemmon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Lemmon?
The road trip is about 363.8 miles (585.5 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.6 miles from Madison and 182.2 miles from Lemmon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and Lemmon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Light Rain Likely near Lemmon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Lemmon. Straight-line distance: 280.44 mi (451.32 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 Lemmon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.9408300, -102.1593200 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemmon (-102.15932, 45.94083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.61 | $109.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.76 | $119.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.10 | $136.21 |
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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