How far is Tea, SD from Worthing, SD?
The driving distance from Tea, SD to Worthing, SD is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tea and Worthing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tea and Worthing.
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Start on East 1st Street
2552 ft · 53 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Heritage Parkway
2649 ft · 53 sec · South Heritage Parkway
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Continue on 469th Avenue
2636 ft · 58 sec · 469th Avenue
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Turn left onto 273rd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 273rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1120 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 44
568 ft · 10 sec · SD Highway 44
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Continue on 280th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 18 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 Tea and Worthing.
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.
273rd Street
Merge slight left
6.53 mi · 00h 06m
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 Tea and Sunny near Worthing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tea to Worthing?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Lennox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Tea and 5.9 miles from Worthing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tea and Sunny near Worthing.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tea and Worthing. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.31 km).
#1 Tea
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 6,405 |
| Coordinates | 43.4463700, -96.8358800 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worthing
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 43.3291500, -96.7628300 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-96.762996, 43.329152)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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