How far is Wagner, SD from Harrisburg, SD?

The driving distance from Wagner, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.88 mi
01h 50m
Flight
83.9 mi
135.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.9 mi
Kilometers
135.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.88 mi
Kilometers
170.4 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Wagner
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wagner
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wagner
9:30 PM CDT
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
Irene
SD

City in Clay, Turner, and Yankton counties in South Dakota, United States

From Wagner
52.4 mi
00h 55m
To Harrisburg
53.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wagner and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wagner and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street Southeast

    31 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Avenue South

    653 ft · 20 sec · Main Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East SD Highway 46

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East SD Highway 46

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3227 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on SD Highway 46

    17.5 mi · 26 min · SD Highway 46

  6. 6

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    2886 ft · 55 sec · West Cedar Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2036 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 276th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto SD Highway 115

    3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wagner and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East SD Highway 46
57.3 mi · 54%
West Cedar Street
21.6 mi · 20%
SD Highway 46
17.5 mi · 17%
276th Street
3.37 mi · 3%
SD Highway 115
3.01 mi · 3%
West Willow Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East SD Highway 46

Turn right onto East SD Highway 46

57.3 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irene
00h 55m from Wagner
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wagner and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wagner to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Irene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Wagner and 53.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wagner and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wagner and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 83.9 mi (135.02 km).

Wagner

#1 Wagner

City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,537
Coordinates43.0797200, -98.2931300
Altitude441
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-98.293127, 43.079881)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wagner and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:43:52.

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