Origin
Cedar Butte, SD
Morning in Cedar Butte on Friday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Butte, SD
Nishant Vyas
Wood, SD
Patrick
Trip Overview
Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD is 30.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via County Road and SD Highway 44, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in South Dakota. You'll experience a mixed drive, predominantly on local roads and state highways, making it an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick excursion on its own. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This 30.1-mile trip offers a mixed drive experience, with about 48% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on both County Road and SD Highway 44. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 13 miles on County Road, providing a consistent feel for that portion of the drive. Expect a blend of potentially faster highway segments and more local road conditions as you travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SD 44 / SD Highway 44.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD is easy. At 52m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 83; SD 44 / Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (SD 44 / County Road): Navigation decision point.
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
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SD 44 / SD Highway 44
At end of road, turn right onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 83; SD 44 / Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 83; SD 44 / Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SD 44 / County Road
Turn left onto SD 44 / County Road
Navigation decision point
4
29.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Gray Street
Turn right onto Gray Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 13 mi | 22m |
| SD Highway 44 | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 44 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gray Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road
— 13 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Butte, SD and Wood, SD.
1
Start on this road
353 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SD 44
11 mi
·
19 min
·
SD Highway 44
3
Continue on SD 44
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 44
4
Turn right onto US 83; SD 44
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Turn left onto SD 44
13 mi
·
22 min
·
County Road
6
Continue on SD 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 44
7
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
1st Street
8
Turn right onto Gray Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gray Street
9
Arrive at destination
Gray Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Cedar Butte, SD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Cedar Butte, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wood, SD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wood, SD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Wood, SD
Morning in Wood on Friday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Mission, SD
15 mi in
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
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road, SD Highway 44, State Highway 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Cedar Butte, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.71 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.
The drive from Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD is easy. At 52m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 83; SD 44 / Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles (SD 44 / County Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Butte, SD to Wood, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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