How far is Madison, SD from Mobridge, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Mobridge, SD is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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 12m.
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.
City in Spink County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Mobridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Mobridge.
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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
1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Mobridge.
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 12
Continue on US Highway 12
68.9 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Mobridge?
The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Ashton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Madison and 132.9 miles from Mobridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Mobridge. Straight-line distance: 193.92 mi (312.08 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 Mobridge
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 3,373 |
| Coordinates | 45.5372200, -100.4279100 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mobridge (-100.42791, 45.53722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.30 | $70.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.81 | $79.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.65 | $99.29 |
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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