How far is Toronto, SD from Altamont, SD?

The driving distance from Toronto, SD to Altamont, SD is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.87 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.57 mi
29.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.57 mi
Kilometers
29.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.59 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altamont
Fri, Nov 6, 6:22 PM CST
Return by in Toronto
Fri, Nov 6, 6:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toronto
2026-11-06T17:53
Arrive Altamont
Fri, Nov 6, 6:22 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Toronto
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Lake
SD

City in and county seat of Deuel County, South Dakota, United States

From Toronto
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Altamont
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
44°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Toronto and Altamont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Toronto and Altamont.

  1. 1

    Start on Dakota Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Dakota Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1323 ft · 26 sec · Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 28

    1.7 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 28

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SD Highway 15

    11.9 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South

  6. 6

    Continue on SD Highway 15

    5.4 mi · 8 min · SD Highway 15

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1831 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mercedes Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Mercedes Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mercedes Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Toronto and Altamont.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 15
17.3 mi · 83%
SD Highway 28
1.75 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue South
1.11 mi · 5%
1st Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Main Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Mercedes Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 15

Turn right onto SD Highway 15

11.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Lake
00h 14m from Toronto
Leave By
7:32 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Toronto and Patchy Fog near Altamont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Toronto to Altamont?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Clear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Toronto and 10.4 miles from Altamont.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Toronto and Patchy Fog near Altamont.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toronto and Altamont. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.88 km).

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#1 Toronto

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

Population207
Coordinates44.5730200, -96.6425500
Altitude610
CountryUnited States
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#2 Altamont

Town in South Dakota, United States of America

Population84
Coordinates44.8396900, -96.6895000
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: Toronto (-96.64255, 44.57302)
End: Altamont (-96.6895, 44.83969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.05 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.28 $3.17 $6.34
Premium $4.84 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.99 $4.43 $8.86

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Toronto and Altamont. The current time is 17:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.