Origin
Mitchell, SD
Afternoon in Mitchell on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchell, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SD Highway 37, SD Highway 46, South Burr Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on SD Highway 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.52 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.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Mitchell, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 60.9 miles, with most of the trip on SD Highway 37 and SD Highway 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.1 miles on SD Highway 37.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SD Highway 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 37 and SD Highway 46. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD is easy. At 1h 30m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Sanborn Boulevard
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Navigation decision point
4
60.8 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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Main Avenue South
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
2nd Street Southeast
Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 37 | 41.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| SD Highway 46 | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| South Burr Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Havens Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 37
— 41.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Wagner, SD.
1
Start on West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Havens Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 90 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
5
Continue on SD 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 37
6
Continue on SD 37
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
SD Highway 37
7
Turn right onto SD 46
16 mi
·
22 min
·
SD Highway 46
8
Turn left onto Main Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Avenue South
9
Turn left onto 2nd Street Southeast
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
2nd Street Southeast
10
Arrive at destination
2nd Street Southeast
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 30.5 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 miles.
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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 46m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wagner, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mitchell, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mitchell, SD
This is one driving day of about 60.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Mitchell, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SD Highway 37 for about 41.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Mitchell, SD · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Mitchell, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wagner, SD
The final approach into Wagner, 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
$9.52 one way
$19.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Wagner, SD
Afternoon in Wagner on Thursday
Local time
1:12 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
29 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 30m 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 Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SD Highway 37, SD Highway 46, South Burr 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 30.5 miles from Mitchell, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.52 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 Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD is easy. At 1h 30m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mitchell, SD to Wagner, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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