How far is Mitchell, SD from Beresford, SD?

The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Beresford, SD is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
104.28 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.58 mi
123.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.58 mi
Kilometers
123.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.28 mi
Kilometers
167.82 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beresford
Thu, Apr 16, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Thu, Apr 16, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-04-16T05:19
Arrive Beresford
Thu, Apr 16, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Humboldt
SD

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

From Mitchell
52.1 mi
00h 52m
To Beresford
52.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1690 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1148 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
102 mi · 98%
West Cedar Street
1.18 mi · 1%
West Havens Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Take the ramp slight left

64 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
00h 52m from Mitchell
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mitchell and Sunny near Beresford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Mitchell and 52.2 miles from Beresford.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mitchell and Sunny near Beresford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Beresford. Straight-line distance: 76.58 mi (123.25 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
Beresford

#2 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-98.0298, 43.70943)
End: Beresford (-96.77366, 43.08054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchell and Beresford. The current time is 05:19:12.

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.