How far is Spring Creek, SD from Mission, SD?

The driving distance from Spring Creek, SD to Mission, SD is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.35 mi
00h 55m
Flight
22.5 mi
36.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.5 mi
Kilometers
36.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mission
Tue, Nov 10, 12:20 PM CST
Return by in Spring Creek
Tue, Nov 10, 1:15 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Creek
2026-11-10T11:24
Arrive Mission
Tue, Nov 10, 12:20 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Creek
9:30 PM CST
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
Rosebud
SD

City in Falls County, Texas, United States of America

From Spring Creek
14.7 mi
00h 27m
To Mission
14.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
12 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Mission.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Mission.

  1. 1

    Start on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30

    6.4 mi · 16 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1896 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on BIA 1

    6.7 mi · 12 min · BIA 1

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto BIA 1

    3150 ft · 1 min · BIA 1

  6. 6

    Continue on Legion Avenue

    906 ft · 24 sec · Legion Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Circle Drive

    604 ft · 12 sec · Circle Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Sioux Boulevard

    1345 ft · 27 sec · Sioux Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    1905 ft · 38 sec · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosebud Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Rosebud Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Creek and Mission.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
BIA 1
7.27 mi · 25%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
6.96 mi · 24%
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 30
6.43 mi · 22%
Rosebud Road
2.64 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Sioux Boulevard
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

BIA 1

Continue on BIA 1

6.67 mi · 00h 12m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosebud
00h 27m from Spring Creek
Leave By
4:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Creek and Mostly Sunny near Mission.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Mission?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Rosebud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Spring Creek and 14.7 miles from Mission.

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

The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Creek and Mostly Sunny near Mission.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Mission. Straight-line distance: 22.5 mi (36.21 km).

Spring Creek

#1 Spring Creek

Township in Todd County, South Dakota

Population130
Coordinates43.1175100, -101.0226500
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Mission

#2 Mission

City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,269
Coordinates43.3058400, -100.6581900
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Creek (-101.02265, 43.11751)
End: Mission (-100.65819, 43.30584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
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.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.16 $4.33 $8.65
Premium $4.74 $4.92 $9.85
Diesel $5.85 $6.09 $12.17

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Creek and Mission. The current time is 11:24:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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