How far is Spring Valley, SD from Chancellor, SD?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, SD to Chancellor, SD is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Spring Valley and Chancellor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Chancellor.
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Start on the route
766 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 289th Street
1343 ft · 42 sec · 289th Street
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Turn left onto 447th Avenue
2.9 mi · 11 min · 447th Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 18
9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 18
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Turn left onto SD Highway 19
9 mi · 11 min · SD Highway 19
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Turn right onto SD Highway 44
4.8 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 44
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Turn right onto South Main Street
153 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Chancellor.
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.
US Highway 18
Turn right onto US Highway 18
8.99 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Sunny near Chancellor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Chancellor?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Spring Valley and 13.1 miles from Chancellor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Chancellor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Chancellor. Straight-line distance: 18.32 mi (29.49 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Township in Turner County, South Dakota
| Population | 203 |
| Coordinates | 43.2041600, -97.2689500 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chancellor
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 263 |
| Coordinates | 43.3722000, -96.9870000 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chancellor (-96.987, 43.3722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.27 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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