How far is Witten, SD from Keyapaha, SD?

The driving distance from Witten, SD to Keyapaha, SD is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
30.48 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.99 mi
37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.99 mi
Kilometers
37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.06 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keyapaha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Witten
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Witten
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Keyapaha
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Carter
SD

Unincorporated community in South Dakota

From Witten
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Keyapaha
14.6 mi
00h 20m

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

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 28 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto 277th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 277th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 306th Avenue

    16 mi · 39 min · 306th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 293rd Street

    3 mi · 12 min · 293rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 303rd Avenue

    2.9 mi · 11 min · 303rd Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 296th Street

    1.7 mi · 7 min · 296th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    106 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
306th Avenue
16 mi · 52%
307th Avenue
4 mi · 13%
293rd Street
2.99 mi · 10%
303rd Avenue
2.91 mi · 10%
South Dakota Highway 44
1.75 mi · 6%
296th Street
1.69 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

306th Avenue

Turn left onto 306th Avenue

16 mi · 00h 39m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carter
00h 20m from Witten
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Witten and Chance Rain Showers near Keyapaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Carter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Witten and 14.6 miles from Keyapaha.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Witten and Chance Rain Showers near Keyapaha.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Witten and Keyapaha. Straight-line distance: 22.99 mi (37 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 Keyapaha

Unincorporated community in South Dakota

Population22
Coordinates43.1094500, -100.1379000
Altitude701
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-100.079652, 43.439399)
End: (-100.139869, 43.110548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.07 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.14 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Keyapaha. The current time is 03:55:38.

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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.