How far is Witten, SD from Colome, SD?

The driving distance from Witten, SD to Colome, SD is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.82 mi
00h 32m
Flight
22.09 mi
35.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.09 mi
Kilometers
35.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.17 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colome
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Witten
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Witten
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Colome
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Witten
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Winner
SD

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

From Witten
13.4 mi
00h 16m
To Colome
13.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 to 33 mph W
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 32 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Witten and Colome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Witten and Colome.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    9 m · 4 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    115 m · 19 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1746 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 44

    1.5 km · 1 min · SD Highway 44

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dakota Highway 44

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Dakota Highway 44

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 307th Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · 307th Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street

    19.5 mi · 29 min · 277th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1111 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Witten and Colome.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
277th Street
19.5 mi · 73%
307th Avenue
4 mi · 15%
South Dakota Highway 44
1.75 mi · 7%
SD Highway 44
0.93 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.54 mi · 2%
East 2nd Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

277th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto 277th Street

19.5 mi · 00h 29m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winner
00h 16m from Witten
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Witten and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Colome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Witten to Colome?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Winner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Witten and 13.4 miles from Colome.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Witten and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Colome.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Witten and Colome. Straight-line distance: 22.09 mi (35.55 km).

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#1 Witten

Unincorporated community in South Dakota

Population20
Coordinates43.4394400, -100.0795700
Altitude602
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colome

Township in Tripp County, South Dakota

Population72
Coordinates43.2605600, -99.7151100
Altitude696
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-100.079652, 43.439399)
End: Main Street (-99.715235, 43.260562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 Witten and Colome. The current time is 05:19:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.