How far is Mitchell, SD from Springfield, SD?

The driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Springfield, SD is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.3 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.47 mi
95.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.47 mi
Kilometers
95.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.3 mi
Kilometers
103.48 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-04-15T11:18
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Tripp
SD

Human settlement in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Mitchell
32.2 mi
00h 50m
To Springfield
32.1 mi
00h 50m

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
47°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Burr Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  6. 6

    Continue on SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SD Highway 50

    4.1 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  8. 8

    Turn right onto SD Highway 37

    8.8 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 37

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    1317 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 37
55.9 mi · 87%
SD Highway 50
4.05 mi · 6%
South Burr Street
1.15 mi · 2%
South Highway 37
1.03 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
0.87 mi · 1%
West Havens Avenue
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 37

Continue on SD Highway 37

47.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tripp
00h 50m from Mitchell
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mitchell and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Tripp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Mitchell and 32.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mitchell and Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 59.47 mi (95.7 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
Springfield

#2 Springfield

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,916
Coordinates42.8541700, -97.8972900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitchell (-98.0298, 43.70943)
End: Springfield (-97.89729, 42.85417)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 Springfield. The current time is 11:18:44.

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.