How far is Madison, SD from Webster, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Webster, SD is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Webster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Webster.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Highland Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Highland Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 81
21.4 mi · 28 min · US Highway 81
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 81
1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 81
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Continue on South Highway 81
2326 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 81
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Continue on East Elm Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
11.3 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
3275 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 14
8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto SD Highway 25 South
34.2 mi · 40 min · SD Highway 25 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
31.2 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 25
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Continue on South Main Street
2840 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Webster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 25 South
Turn right onto SD Highway 25 South
34.2 mi · 00h 40m
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 Cloudy near Webster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Webster?
The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 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?
Erwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Madison and 57 miles from Webster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Madison and Mostly Cloudy near Webster.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Webster. Straight-line distance: 93.77 mi (150.91 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 Webster
City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 45.3321800, -97.5200900 |
| Altitude | 566 |
| Country | United States |
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
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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