How far is New Effington, SD from Goodwill, SD?
The driving distance from New Effington, SD to Goodwill, SD is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Effington and Goodwill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Effington and Goodwill.
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Start on Nolan Avenue
23 m · 9 sec · Nolan Avenue
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Turn left onto Elevator Street
741 ft · 35 sec · Elevator Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oddin Avenue
2702 ft · 1 min · Oddin Avenue
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Turn left onto SD Highway 127
2.4 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 127
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Take the ramp right toward I 29, US 81: Sisseton
1750 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Peever
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto 127th Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · 127th Street
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Turn right onto BIA Highway 700
1.3 mi · 3 min · BIA Highway 700
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Turn left onto Tiospa Zina Drive
2605 ft · 1 min · Tiospa Zina Drive
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Turn right onto BIA Highway 701
1820 ft · 52 sec · BIA Highway 701
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Turn right onto Willard Lafromboise Avenue
140 m · 20 sec · Willard Lafromboise Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willard Lafromboise Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Effington and Goodwill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 29
Merge slight left
22 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving New Effington and Mostly Cloudy near Goodwill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Effington to Goodwill?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sisseton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from New Effington and 15.7 miles from Goodwill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Effington and Mostly Cloudy near Goodwill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Effington and Goodwill. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.22 km).
#1 New Effington
Town of the United States
| Population | 246 |
| Coordinates | 45.8563500, -96.9203600 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodwill
Census-designated place in Roberts County, South Dakota
| Population | 876 |
| Coordinates | 45.5669000, -97.0700800 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodwill (-97.07008, 45.5669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.23 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
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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