How far is Wood, SD from Cedar Butte, SD?
The driving distance from Wood, SD to Cedar Butte, SD is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood and Cedar Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood and Cedar Butte.
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Start on Gray Street
44 m · 12 sec · Gray Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1088 ft · 52 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 44
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on County Road
13 mi · 23 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on SD Highway 44
11.2 mi · 20 min · SD Highway 44
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Turn left
108 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood and Cedar Butte.
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
Continue on 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 Wood and Sunny near Cedar Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wood to Cedar Butte?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
White River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Wood and 15 miles from Cedar Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wood and Sunny near Cedar Butte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood and Cedar Butte. Straight-line distance: 27.66 mi (44.52 km).
#1 Wood
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 63 |
| Coordinates | 43.4969400, -100.4773600 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Butte
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 43.5769400, -101.0184800 |
| Altitude | 718 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-101.018496, 43.576948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
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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