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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.08 mi
02h 19m
Flight
93.77 mi
150.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.77 mi
Kilometers
150.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.08 mi
Kilometers
183.6 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-15T11:20
Arrive Webster
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Erwin
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Madison
57 mi
01h 09m
To Webster
57 mi
01h 09m

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
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Egan Avenue

    117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 81

    21.4 mi · 28 min · US Highway 81

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 81

    1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 81

  6. 6

    Continue on South Highway 81

    2326 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 81

  7. 7

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 14

    11.3 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast

    3275 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 14

    8.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Turn right onto SD Highway 25 South

    34.2 mi · 40 min · SD Highway 25 South

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 212

  14. 14

    Turn left onto SD Highway 25

    31.2 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    2840 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 25 South
34.2 mi · 30%
SD Highway 25
31.2 mi · 27%
US Highway 81
23.3 mi · 20%
US Highway 14
19.9 mi · 17%
US Highway 212
0.87 mi · 1%
East Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Erwin
01h 09m from Madison
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

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

#2 Webster

City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-97.11395, 44.00608)
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.39
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Webster. The current time is 11:20:22.

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.