How far is Wecota, SD from Chelsea, SD?
The driving distance from Wecota, SD to Chelsea, SD is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wecota and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wecota and Chelsea.
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Start on Wecota Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Wecota Avenue
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Turn right onto 153rd Street
1.1 km · 3 min · 153rd Street
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Turn left onto 354th Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · 354th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
8 mi · 14 min · Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
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Continue on SD Highway 20
5.8 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 20
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Turn left onto 372nd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 372nd Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue East
97 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wecota and Chelsea.
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.
Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
Continue on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
8.01 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Wecota and Mostly Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wecota to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Cresbard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Wecota and 11.2 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Wecota and Mostly Sunny near Chelsea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wecota and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 18.42 mi (29.64 km).
#1 Wecota
Situated within Faulk County in north-central South Dakota, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of 1,562 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.1724700, -99.1176100 |
| Altitude | 476 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 26 |
| Coordinates | 45.1685900, -98.7395500 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: 5th Avenue East (-98.73955, 45.168632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.05 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
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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