How far is Rosholt, SD from Goodwill, SD?

The driving distance from Rosholt, SD to Goodwill, SD is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
35.31 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.31 mi
Kilometers
56.82 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodwill
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Return by in Rosholt
Thu, Oct 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosholt
2026-10-15T19:50
Arrive Goodwill
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosholt
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
Sisseton
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Rosholt
17.6 mi
00h 23m
To Goodwill
17.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rosholt and Goodwill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rosholt and Goodwill.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dahl Avenue

    1117 ft · 51 sec · North Dahl Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Dakota Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · West Dakota Street

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 127

    6.4 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 127

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 29, US 81: Sisseton

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Peever

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 127th Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · 127th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto BIA Highway 700

    1.3 mi · 3 min · BIA Highway 700

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Tiospa Zina Drive

    2605 ft · 1 min · Tiospa Zina Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto BIA Highway 701

    1820 ft · 52 sec · BIA Highway 701

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Willard Lafromboise Avenue

    140 m · 20 sec · Willard Lafromboise Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willard Lafromboise Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosholt and Goodwill.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29
22.3 mi · 63%
SD Highway 127
6.41 mi · 18%
127th Street
3.47 mi · 10%
BIA Highway 700
1.3 mi · 4%
Tiospa Zina Drive
0.49 mi · 1%
West Dakota Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sisseton
00h 23m from Rosholt
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rosholt 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 Rosholt to Goodwill?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Sisseton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Rosholt and 17.6 miles from Goodwill.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rosholt and Mostly Cloudy near Goodwill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rosholt and Goodwill. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

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#1 Rosholt

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

Population424
Coordinates45.8666300, -96.7314600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
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#2 Goodwill

Census-designated place in Roberts County, South Dakota

Population876
Coordinates45.5669000, -97.0700800
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosholt (-96.73146, 45.86663)
End: Goodwill (-97.07008, 45.5669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.58
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $5.29 $10.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.57 $11.15
Premium $5.05 $6.31 $12.63
Diesel $6.01 $7.51 $15.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosholt and Goodwill. The current time is 19:50:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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