How far is Mission, SD from Rosebud, SD?
The driving distance from Mission, SD to Rosebud, SD is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Todd County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Rosebud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Rosebud.
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Start on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
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Continue on Rosebud Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Rosebud Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
1905 ft · 38 sec · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
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Continue on Sioux Boulevard
1345 ft · 27 sec · Sioux Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Circle Drive
19 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission and Rosebud.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memo
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mission and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rosebud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission to Rosebud?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Antelope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Mission and 6.2 miles from Rosebud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Mission and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rosebud.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Rosebud. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).
#1 Mission
City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 43.3058400, -100.6581900 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rosebud
City in Falls County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 37 |
| Coordinates | 43.2327800, -100.8534800 |
| Altitude | 804 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circle Drive (-100.85338, 43.2328)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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