How far is Madison, SD from Worthing, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Worthing, SD is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 Minnehaha 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 Worthing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Worthing.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Take the ramp right toward I 29: Sioux Falls
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right
1120 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 44
568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44
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Continue on 280th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Worthing.
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
44.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Worthing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Worthing?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 33.1 miles from Madison and 33.1 miles from Worthing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Worthing.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 49.95 mi (80.39 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 Worthing
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 43.3291500, -96.7628300 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worthing (-96.76283, 43.32915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
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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