How far is White River, SD from Wood, SD?
The driving distance from White River, SD to Wood, SD is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White River and Wood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White River and Wood.
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Start on North Mc Kinley Street
29 m · 6 sec · North Mc Kinley Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1191 ft · 58 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto County Road
13 mi · 23 min · County Road
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Continue on State Highway 44
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 44
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1088 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gray Street
44 m · 6 sec · Gray Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gray Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White River and Wood.
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.
County Road
Turn left onto County Road
13 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving White River and Mostly Sunny near Wood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White River to Wood?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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?
Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from White River and 8.5 miles from Wood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 $2.39 one way or $4.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White River and Mostly Sunny near Wood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White River and Wood. Straight-line distance: 14.3 mi (23.01 km).
#1 White River
City and seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 586 |
| Coordinates | 43.5680500, -100.7454200 |
| Altitude | 651 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wood
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 63 |
| Coordinates | 43.4969400, -100.4773600 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wood (-100.47736, 43.49694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.86 | $5.71 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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