Trip from Mitchell, SD to Winner, SD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

125.5 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 56m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 55m

8 PM

2h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Winner, SD covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90 Business, State Highway 49, SD Highway 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79 miles on I 90 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.62 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

62.8 miles from Mitchell, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 125.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 Business and State Highway 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 79 miles on I 90 Business.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 79 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 Business and State Highway 49. 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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mitchell, SD to Winner, SD is easy. At 2h 35m with 93% 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 1.4 miles (I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street): Navigation decision point; at 81 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Sanborn Boulevard

Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard

Navigation decision point

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1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street

Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street

Navigation decision point

5

81 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward SD 47 South: Gregory, Winner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SD 47 South: Gregory, Winner

4

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | SD 47 / SD Highway 47

Turn left onto SD 47 / SD Highway 47

Navigation decision point

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117 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | SD 44 / South Dakota Highway 44

Turn right onto SD 44 / South Dakota Highway 44

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90 Business	79 mi	1h 14m
State Highway 49	12.4 mi	21m
SD Highway 47	9.9 mi	17m
South Dakota Highway 49	7.2 mi	12m
South Dakota Highway 44	7.1 mi	10m
324th Avenue	6.1 mi	10m
West Havens Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
East 2nd Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 Business — 79 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Winner, 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 right onto I 90 Business

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Havens Avenue

4

Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Ohlman Street

5

Take the exit onto I 90 Business

79 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 90 Business

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec

Toward SD 47 South: Gregory, Winner

7

Turn left onto SD 47

9.9 mi · 17 min · SD Highway 47

8

Turn right onto SD 49

12 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

9

Continue on SD 49

6.1 mi · 10 min · 324th Avenue

10

Continue on State Highway 49

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Highway 49

11

Continue on SD 49

7.2 mi · 12 min · South Dakota Highway 49

12

Turn right onto SD 44

7.1 mi · 10 min · South Dakota Highway 44

13

Continue on SD 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

14

At end of road, turn right onto US 18; US 183; SD 44

0.6 mi · 56 sec · US 18; US 183; SD 44

15

Turn right

39 ft · 2 sec

16

Arrive at 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 62.8 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 1h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 28 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winner, 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 125.5 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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.

The longest stretch is on I 90 Business for about 79 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.8 mi from Mitchell, SD · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Thompson, SD

63 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

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Thompson, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Mitchell, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79 miles.

Arriving in Winner, SD

The final approach into Winner, 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 Winner, SD.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mitchell, South Dakota

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 125.5

Winner, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 125.5

Winner, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The World's Only Corn Palace

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16059958430

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.62 one way

$39.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.54	$43.09
premium	$4.89	$24.15	$48.30
diesel	$5.61	$27.71	$55.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Winner, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Winner, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.7	$13.18	$6.02
Efficient EV	31.4	$10.98	$5.02
EV Truck/SUV	50.2	$17.57	$8.03

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mitchell, SD

Evening in Mitchell on Thursday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winner, SD

Evening in Winner on Thursday

Local time

6:38 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

2h 35m 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 Winner, SD covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90 Business, State Highway 49, SD Highway 47. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.8 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 $19.62 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 Winner, SD is easy. At 2h 35m with 93% 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 1.4 miles (I 90 Business; SD 37 / South Ohlman Street): Navigation decision point; at 81 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Mitchell, SD to Winner, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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