How far is Mitchell, SD from Lemmon, SD?
The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Lemmon, SD is about 338.8 miles (545.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mitchell and Lemmon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell and Lemmon.
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Start on West 1st Avenue
10 m · 8 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sanborn Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn right onto Highway 37 Bypass
1112 ft · 31 sec · Highway 37 Bypass
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 37
17.2 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
10.1 mi · 12 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto SD Highway 37
16.8 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 37
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Continue on Dakota Avenue South
5 mi · 6 min · Dakota Avenue South
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Turn left
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 281
2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
23.6 mi · 27 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on 386th Avenue
2663 ft · 34 sec · 386th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 3rd Street West
1.2 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street West
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.4 km · 59 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 281
24.5 mi · 28 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
12 mi · 14 min · 386th Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 281
3 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 12 West
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
68.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Highway 12 & 83
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83
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Continue on US Highway 12
18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Grand Crossing
3.4 mi · 4 min · East Grand Crossing
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Continue on US Highway 12
89.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · US Highway 12
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2146 ft · 59 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchell and Lemmon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 12
Continue on US Highway 12
89.8 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mitchell and Sunny near Lemmon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mitchell to Lemmon?
The road trip is about 338.8 miles (545.3 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Mitchell and 169.6 miles from Lemmon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mitchell and Lemmon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mitchell and Sunny near Lemmon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Lemmon. Straight-line distance: 254.35 mi (409.34 km).
#1 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemmon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.9408300, -102.1593200 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemmon (-102.15932, 45.94083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 545 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.44 | $126.87 |
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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