How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Garretson, SD?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Garretson, SD is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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City in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Garretson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Garretson.
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Start on North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2840 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Splitrock Boulevard
145 m · 11 sec · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
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Continue on 254th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
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Continue on 485th Avenue
2295 ft · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1 km · 1 min · River Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Garretson.
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.
482nd Avenue
Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.43 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Garretson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Garretson?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Sioux Falls and 10.7 miles from Garretson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Garretson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Garretson. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.49 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garretson (-96.50282, 43.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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