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Trip from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD

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Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

67.4 mi

108 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

Madison, SD

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Downtown Lennox, SD, SD

Lennox, SD

Julio Lopez

Trip Overview

The drive from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast 2nd Street, North Washington Avenue, Southeast 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Madison, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 67.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast 2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Washington Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast 10th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 34 Unavailable Refreshing
Southwest 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 29 Unavailable Refreshing
276th Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northeast 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison, SD and Lennox, SD.

1

Start on North Egan Avenue

384 ft · 16 sec · North Egan Avenue
2

Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
3

Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
4

Turn left onto Southeast 10th Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street
5

Continue on SD Highway 34

13 mi · 18 min · SD Highway 34
6

Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
7

Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
8

Continue on SD Highway 34

1.9 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 34
9

Take the ramp right toward I 29: Sioux Falls

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 29: Sioux Falls
10

Merge slight left

41 mi · 40 min
11

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 48 sec
12

Keep slight right

184 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn straight onto 276th Street

4.4 mi · 7 min · 276th Street
14

Turn left onto SD Highway 17

1.8 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 17
15

Continue on North Pine Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Pine Street
16

Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue
17

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Main Street
18

Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

69 ft · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Madison, SD, or about 41m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 67.4 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lennox, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Madison, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Madison, SD

This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Madison, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Madison, SD · 41m into the drive

city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sioux Falls, SD

34 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

Tea, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sioux Falls, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Madison, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lennox, SD

The final approach into Lennox, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lennox, SD.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.54 one way

$21.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.57 $23.14
premium $4.89 $12.97 $25.94
diesel $5.61 $14.88 $29.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.44 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Madison, SD

Afternoon in Madison on Wednesday

Local time

2:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lennox, SD

Afternoon in Lennox on Wednesday

Local time

2:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

26 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

1h 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 Madison, SD to Lennox, SD covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 2nd Street, North Washington Avenue, Southeast 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Madison, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 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 Madison, SD to Lennox, SD is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madison, SD to Lennox, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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