Origin
Colome, SD
Evening in Colome on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colome, SD to Witten, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Colome, SD to Witten, SD covers 26.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 18, 307th Avenue, South Dakota Highway 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on US 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 26.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 18 and 307th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.5 miles on US 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 18 and 307th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 18; US 183.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colome, SD to Witten, SD is easy. At 40m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 18; US 183): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 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.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 18; US 183
Turn left onto US 18; US 183
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue
Turn right onto US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 18 | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| 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 |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 18
— 19.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colome, SD and Witten, SD.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 18; US 183
20 mi
·
29 min
·
US 18; US 183
3
Turn right 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
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Witten on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
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
2 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
40m 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 Colome, SD to Witten, SD covers 26.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 18, 307th Avenue, South Dakota Highway 44. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Colome, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 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 Colome, SD to Witten, SD is easy. At 40m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 18; US 183): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 183; SD 44; SD 53 / 307th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (SD 44; SD 53 / South Dakota Highway 44): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Colome, SD to Witten, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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