Origin
Carter, SD
Late night in Carter on Friday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carter, SD to Witten, SD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Witten, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
The drive from Carter, SD to Witten, SD covers 16 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 277th Street, 307th Avenue, South Dakota Highway 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on 277th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
277th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 18 / 277th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 18 / 277th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (SD 44; SD 53 / South Dakota Highway 44): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 18 / 277th Street
Turn left onto US 18 / 277th Street
Navigation decision point
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SD 44; SD 53 / South Dakota Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44; SD 53 / South Dakota Highway 44
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 277th Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| 307th Avenue | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Dakota Highway 44 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| SD Highway 44 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
277th Street
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carter, SD and Witten, SD.
1
Start on Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 18
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
277th Street
3
Turn left onto US 183; SD 44; SD 53
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
307th Avenue
4
Turn left onto SD 44; SD 53
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dakota Highway 44
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SD 44; SD 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SD Highway 44
6
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Witten, SD
Late night in Witten on Friday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
23m 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 Carter, SD to Witten, SD covers 16 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 277th Street, 307th Avenue, South Dakota Highway 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Carter, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.50 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 18 / 277th Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (SD 44; SD 53 / South Dakota Highway 44): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carter, SD to Witten, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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