How far is Madison, SD from Milbank, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Milbank, SD is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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 Brookings County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Milbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Milbank.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp left toward I 29: Brookings
1709 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North SD 15, SD 28: Toronto, Estelline
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 28
3.9 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 28
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
11.9 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on SD Highway 15
9.1 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
18.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on South Dakota Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Dakota Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1333 ft · 19 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Milbank.
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
40.4 mi · 00h 38m
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 Patchy Fog near Milbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Milbank?
The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Madison and 55.4 miles from Milbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Patchy Fog near Milbank.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Milbank. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 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 Milbank
City in and county seat of Grand County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 45.2191300, -96.6356200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milbank (-96.63562, 45.21913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.20 | $36.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
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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