How far is Mitchell, SD from Baltic, SD?

The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Baltic, SD is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.85 mi
01h 19m
Flight
64.47 mi
103.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.9 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baltic
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Wed, Apr 15, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-04-15T11:20
Arrive Baltic
Wed, Apr 15, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchell
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
Canistota
SD

Township in McCook County, South Dakota

From Mitchell
39.3 mi
00h 39m
To Baltic
39.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchell and Baltic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell and Baltic.

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · West 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard

    2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Havens Avenue

    2939 ft · 1 min · West Havens Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Burr Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Burr Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Baltic, Colton

    1311 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 250th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 250th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lovely Avenue

    1735 ft · 59 sec · Lovely Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lovely Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchell and Baltic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
65.2 mi · 83%
I 29
10.6 mi · 13%
250th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
West Havens Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Lovely Avenue
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Take the ramp slight left

64.4 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canistota
00h 39m from Mitchell
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mitchell and Mostly Sunny near Baltic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mitchell to Baltic?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Canistota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Mitchell and 39.5 miles from Baltic.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mitchell and Mostly Sunny near Baltic.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Baltic. Straight-line distance: 64.47 mi (103.76 km).

Mitchell

#1 Mitchell

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

Population15,697
Coordinates43.7094300, -98.0298000
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Baltic

#2 Baltic

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,201
Coordinates43.7613600, -96.7403300
Altitude450
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-98.0298, 43.70943)
End: Baltic (-96.74033, 43.76136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 Mitchell and Baltic. The current time is 11:20:24.

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.