How far is Orient, SD from Wecota, SD?
The driving distance from Orient, SD to Wecota, SD is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Faulk County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orient and Wecota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orient and Wecota.
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Start on Main Street
145 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railway Street
1145 ft · 55 sec · Railway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 172nd Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · 172nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto 358th Avenue
8.5 mi · 13 min · 358th Avenue
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Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 354th Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · 354th Avenue
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Turn right onto 153rd Street
1.1 km · 3 min · 153rd Street
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Turn left onto Wecota Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Wecota Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wecota Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orient and Wecota.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
9.47 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orient and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wecota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orient to Wecota?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Faulkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Orient and 14.7 miles from Wecota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orient and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Wecota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orient and Wecota. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.35 km).
#1 Orient
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 44.9002500, -99.0892700 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wecota
Situated within Faulk County in north-central South Dakota, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 1,562 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.1724700, -99.1176100 |
| Altitude | 476 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wecota (-99.11761, 45.17247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.05 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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