Origin
Baltic, SD
Afternoon in Baltic on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltic, SD to Sioux Falls, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baltic, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 17.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 475th Avenue, I 229, North Cliff Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on 475th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
475th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (I 229 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 229 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 229 Business
Take the exit onto I 229 Business toward 10th Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward 10th Street, Downtown
9
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 229 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Chicago Avenue
Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Baltic, SD to Sioux Falls, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Luverne along the way.
Luverne
12.3 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 475th Avenue | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| I 229 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| North Cliff Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Lovely Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 250th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 90 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 229 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
475th Avenue
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltic, SD and Sioux Falls, SD.
1
Start on Lovely Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lovely Avenue
2
Continue on CR 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
250th Street
3
Turn right onto SD 115
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
475th Avenue
4
Continue on SD 115
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cliff Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 90: Brandon, Luverne
6
Merge onto I 90
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 90
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 229
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 229
9
Take the exit onto I 229 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 229 Business
Exit 6
Toward 10th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 229 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 229 Business
Toward SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Lowell Avenue
12
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
13
Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North Chicago Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sioux Falls, SD
Afternoon in Sioux Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baltic, SD to Sioux Falls, SD covers 17.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 475th Avenue, I 229, North Cliff Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Baltic, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles (I 229 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles (I 229 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Baltic, SD to Sioux Falls, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Luverne along the way.
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