How far is Worthing, SD from Madison, SD?

The driving distance from Worthing, SD to Madison, SD is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.13 mi
01h 03m
Flight
49.95 mi
80.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.95 mi
Kilometers
80.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.42 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Worthing
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthing
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Madison
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthing
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Baltic
SD

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States

From Worthing
33.1 mi
00h 31m
To Madison
33.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worthing and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthing and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    128 m · 24 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.9 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman

    1593 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SD Highway 34

    2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    13.1 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 34

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast 10th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1126 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Egan Avenue

    117 m · 11 sec · North Egan Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Egan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthing and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
280th Street
46.1 mi · 70%
SD Highway 34
15.2 mi · 23%
Southeast 10th Street
1.09 mi · 2%
South Washington Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Southeast 3rd Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

280th Street

Merge slight left

44.9 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baltic
00h 31m from Worthing
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthing and Sunny near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worthing to Madison?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baltic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Worthing and 33.1 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worthing and Sunny near Madison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthing and Madison. Straight-line distance: 49.95 mi (80.39 km).

Worthing

#1 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

Population7,064
Coordinates44.0060800, -97.1139500
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-96.762996, 43.329152)
End: 1st Street Northeast (-97.113951, 44.006124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $4.65 $10.84 $21.69
Diesel $5.30 $12.36 $24.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthing and Madison. The current time is 01:02:08.

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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.