How far is Mobridge, SD from Harrisburg, SD?

The driving distance from Mobridge, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.28 mi
04h 53m
Flight
234.46 mi
377.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.46 mi
Kilometers
377.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.28 mi
Kilometers
509 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Mobridge
Tue, Jun 2, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobridge
2026-06-02T01:58
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobridge
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waubay
SD

Township in Day County, South Dakota

From Mobridge
157 mi
02h 26m
To Harrisburg
159.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobridge and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobridge and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue East

    22 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Grand Crossing

    1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 12

    18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 12 & 83

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 12

    17.8 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    99.9 mi · 2 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 29, US 81: Watertown

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    135.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1448 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 273rd Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Willow Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobridge and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12
171 mi · 54%
I 29
136 mi · 43%
273rd Street
3.48 mi · 1%
West Willow Street
1.56 mi
East Grand Crossing
1 mi
Highway 12 & 83
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waubay
02h 26m from Mobridge
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobridge to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waubay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Mobridge and 159.3 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrisburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobridge and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 234.46 mi (377.32 km).

Mobridge

#1 Mobridge

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population3,373
Coordinates45.5372200, -100.4279100
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue East (-100.428113, 45.537218)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.25 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
22.32 gal · 84.5 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.46 $94.93
Premium $4.65 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.30 $59.19 $118.39

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobridge and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:58:22.

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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.