How far is Madison, SD from Lennox, SD?

The driving distance from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
67.39 mi
01h 23m
Flight
46.39 mi
74.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.39 mi
Kilometers
74.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.39 mi
Kilometers
108.45 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 4:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-15T13:19
Arrive Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Baltic
SD

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

From Madison
33.7 mi
00h 41m
To Lennox
33.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Egan Avenue

    117 m · 16 sec · North Egan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 10th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 29: Sioux Falls

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 276th Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 276th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto SD Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 17

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pine Street

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29
41.5 mi · 62%
SD Highway 34
15 mi · 22%
276th Street
4.38 mi · 7%
SD Highway 17
1.84 mi · 3%
Southeast 10th Street
1.06 mi · 2%
North Washington Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 29

Merge slight left

40.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baltic
00h 41m from Madison
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Madison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Lennox?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Baltic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Madison and 33.7 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 46.39 mi (74.66 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

Population7,064
Coordinates44.0060800, -97.1139500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Lennox

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-97.11395, 44.00608)
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Lennox. The current time is 13:19:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.