How far is Mission, SD from Spring Creek, SD?

The driving distance from Mission, SD to Spring Creek, SD is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.35 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.5 mi
36.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.5 mi
Kilometers
36.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.24 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 12:55 PM CST
Return by in Mission
Tue, Nov 10, 1:38 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-11-10T12:12
Arrive Spring Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 12:55 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mission
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosebud
SD

City in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

From Mission
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Spring Creek
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
12 to 21 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Spring Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Spring Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosebud Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Rosebud Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    1905 ft · 38 sec · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Sioux Boulevard

    1345 ft · 27 sec · Sioux Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Circle Drive

    604 ft · 15 sec · Circle Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Legion Avenue

    906 ft · 18 sec · Legion Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on BIA 1

    3150 ft · 1 min · BIA 1

  10. 10

    Continue on BIA 1

    6.7 mi · 12 min · BIA 1

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1896 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30

    6.4 mi · 16 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission and Spring Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
BIA 1
7.27 mi · 25%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
6.96 mi · 24%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30
6.43 mi · 22%
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memo
4.4 mi · 15%
Rosebud Road
2.64 mi · 9%
2nd Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

BIA 1

Continue on BIA 1

6.67 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosebud
00h 21m from Mission
Leave By
7:04 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mission and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mission to Spring Creek?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Rosebud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Mission and 14.7 miles from Spring Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mission and Mostly Sunny near Spring Creek.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Spring Creek. Straight-line distance: 22.5 mi (36.21 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,269
Coordinates43.3058400, -100.6581900
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Spring Creek

#2 Spring Creek

Township in Todd County, South Dakota

Population130
Coordinates43.1175100, -101.0226500
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-100.65819, 43.305816)
End: Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30 (-101.022696, 43.117459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.16 $4.33 $8.65
Premium $4.74 $4.92 $9.85
Diesel $5.85 $6.09 $12.17

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission and Spring Creek. The current time is 12:12:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.