Trip from Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

137.6 mi

221 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

Downtown Mitchell, SD, SD

Mitchell, SD

Luis Quintero

Downtown Webster, SD, SD

Webster, SD

Patrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD covers 137.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Sanborn Boulevard, Highway 37, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

68.8 miles from Mitchell, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 137.6 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.
North Sanborn Boulevard 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 Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Sanborn Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 37 Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 34 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 25 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 212 Unavailable Refreshing
South Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
East 7th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: North Sanborn Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Webster, SD.

1

Start on West 1st Avenue

33 ft · 8 sec · West 1st Avenue
2

Turn left onto North Sanborn Boulevard

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Sanborn Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Highway 37 Bypass

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Highway 37 Bypass
4

Turn left onto North Main Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on SD Highway 37

17 mi · 18 min · SD Highway 37
6

Turn right onto SD Highway 34

24 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 34
7

Turn left onto SD Highway 25

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 25
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Highway 212
9

Turn left onto SD Highway 25

31 mi · 36 min · SD Highway 25
10

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 39 sec · South Main Street
11

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

13 ft · East 7th Avenue
12

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.8 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 1h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.8 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, SD

This is one driving day of about 137.6 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mitchell, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.8 mi from Mitchell, SD · 1h 21m into the drive

Downtown Watertown, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Watertown, SD

69 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

Watertown, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watertown, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Mitchell, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Webster, SD

The final approach into Webster, 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 Webster, 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

$20.90 one way

$41.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $23.04 $46.08
premium $4.80 $25.98 $51.95
diesel $5.64 $30.57 $61.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.3 0 $14.45 $6.60
Efficient EV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.50
EV Truck/SUV 55 0 $19.26 $8.81

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 3 days ago

Origin

Mitchell, SD

Evening in Mitchell on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Webster, SD

Evening in Webster on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

36°F

Watertown, SD

69 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 43m 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 Webster, SD covers 137.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Sanborn Boulevard, Highway 37, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.8 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 $20.90 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mitchell, SD to Webster, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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