How far is Wecota, SD from Cresbard, SD?
The driving distance from Wecota, SD to Cresbard, SD is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
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.
Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wecota and Cresbard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wecota and Cresbard.
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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 152nd Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 152nd Street
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Continue on 152nd Street
1110 ft · 31 sec · 152nd Street
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Continue on 361st Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 361st Avenue
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
928 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wecota and Cresbard.
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
Turn right onto Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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 Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Cresbard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wecota to Cresbard?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Powell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Wecota and 5.2 miles from Cresbard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Wecota and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Cresbard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wecota and Cresbard. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 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 Cresbard
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 101 |
| Coordinates | 45.1699700, -98.9484400 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-98.948378, 45.16997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
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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