Origin
Keyapaha, SD
Late night in Keyapaha on Friday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keyapaha, SD to Witten, SD
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
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 Keyapaha, SD to Witten, SD covers 31.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 306th Avenue, 307th Avenue, 303rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on 306th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
306th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 16 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 296th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 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 (296th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (293rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (SD 53 / 306th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
|
296th Street
Turn right onto 296th Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
293rd Street
Turn right onto 293rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SD 53 / 306th Avenue
Turn left onto SD 53 / 306th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 18; SD 53 / 277th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 18; SD 53 / 277th Street
Navigation decision point
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 306th Avenue | 16 mi | 38m |
| 307th Avenue | 4 mi | 4m |
| 303rd Avenue | 3 mi | 11m |
| 293rd Street | 3 mi | 11m |
| South Dakota Highway 44 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 296th Street | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| 277th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| SD Highway 44 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
306th Avenue
— 16 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keyapaha, SD and Witten, SD.
1
Start on this road
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto 296th Street
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
296th Street
3
Turn left onto 303rd Avenue
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
303rd Avenue
4
Turn right onto 293rd Street
3.0 mi
·
11 min
·
293rd Street
5
Turn left onto SD 53
16 mi
·
38 min
·
306th Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 18; SD 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
277th Street
7
Turn left onto US 183; SD 44; SD 53
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
307th Avenue
8
Turn left onto SD 44; SD 53
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dakota Highway 44
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SD 44; SD 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SD Highway 44
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
East 2nd Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Keyapaha, SD · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Keyapaha, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Witten, SD
The final approach into Witten, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 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 | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
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
Witten, SD
Late night in Witten on Friday
Local time
1:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Carter, SD
16 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
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
1h 20m 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 Keyapaha, SD to Witten, SD covers 31.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 306th Avenue, 307th Avenue, 303rd Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Keyapaha, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (296th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (293rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (SD 53 / 306th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Keyapaha, SD to Witten, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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