Origin
Marion, SD
Late night in Marion on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.3 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 26m
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.
Marion, SD
Julio Lopez
Chancellor, SD
Luis Quintero
Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SD Highway 44, SD Highway 19, West 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on SD Highway 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 16.3 miles, with most of the trip on SD Highway 44 and SD Highway 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on SD Highway 44.
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.
SD Highway 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 44 and SD Highway 19. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 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 Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD is easy. At 24m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 44 | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| SD Highway 19 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 447th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 44
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, SD and Chancellor, SD.
1
Start on North Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
2
Continue on CR 17
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
447th Avenue
3
Turn left onto SD 44
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 44
4
Continue on SD 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
5
Turn right onto SD 19; SD 44
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SD Highway 19
6
Turn left onto SD 44
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
SD Highway 44
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
501 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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
Chancellor, SD
Late night in Chancellor on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
10 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
24m 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 Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD covers 16.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SD Highway 44, SD Highway 19, West 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Marion, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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 Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD is easy. At 24m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (SD 44 / SD Highway 44): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marion, SD to Chancellor, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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