How far is Mitchell, SD from Lennox, SD?

The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Lennox, SD is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
78.04 mi
01h 33m
Flight
62.06 mi
99.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.04 mi
Kilometers
125.6 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 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 Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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 mi
00h 46m
To Lennox
39.1 mi
00h 46m

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
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 463rd Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 463rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 265th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 265th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 466th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 466th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South SD Highway 17

    9.6 mi · 17 min · South SD Highway 17

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pine Street

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
56.1 mi · 72%
South SD Highway 17
9.56 mi · 12%
463rd Avenue
4.42 mi · 6%
466th Avenue
3.04 mi · 4%
265th Street
3.01 mi · 4%
West Havens Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Take the ramp slight left

54.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canistota
00h 46m from Mitchell
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mitchell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 miles from Mitchell and 39.1 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mitchell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 62.06 mi (99.87 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
Lennox

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-98.0298, 43.70943)
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mitchell and Lennox. The current time is 11:20:23.

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.