How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Jones County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid Valley and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid Valley and Mitchell.
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Start on Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 1 min · Sweetbriar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
59 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Peanut Lane
156 m · 28 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
1341 ft · 39 sec · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
121 m · 16 sec · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 37 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
268 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Ohlman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Ohlman Street
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Havens Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Havens Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sanborn Boulevard
2659 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid Valley and Mitchell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
268 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rapid Valley and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid Valley to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Murdo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Rapid Valley and 137 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid Valley and Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rapid Valley and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid Valley and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 255.91 mi (411.85 km).
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $3.77 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.08 | $82.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.96 | $89.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
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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