Origin
Mitchell, SD
Evening in Mitchell on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchell, SD to Worthing, SD
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
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.
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Worthing, SD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 87.6 miles across the South Dakota Great Plains, this route from Mitchell to Worthing is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since the entire drive is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the trip in a standard vehicle. You will spend your time navigating a mix of I-29, 280th Street, and South Burr Street. It is an ideal path if you are looking for a quick, efficient connection between these two points in the state.
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
43.8 miles from Mitchell, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition away from the main interstate stretches. With only 22% of the journey spent on highways, the character of the road leans toward local navigation rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 19.3 miles on I-29, providing a brief period of steady driving before you return to local roads. The route requires active attention to your navigation as the road surface and traffic patterns shift frequently. This is not a monotonous highway grind, but rather a more engaged, technical drive through the regional landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Worthing, SD is easy. At 1h 30m with 22% 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 66.3 miles (I 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
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~1m in
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I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
66.3 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 29
Merge onto I 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
85.8 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
4
87.6 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| 280th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Burr Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Havens Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SD Highway 44 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 19.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Worthing, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
5
Take the ramp
64 mi
·
1 hr
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge onto I 29
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 29
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
9
Turn left onto SD 44
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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SD Highway 44
10
Continue on CR 124
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
280th Street
11
Continue on CR 124
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West 1st Street
12
Turn right onto South Main Street
419 ft
·
18 sec
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South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing a complex itinerary. Because there are no designated stops on this 87.6-mile trek, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving, as the $13 estimate assumes a consistent pace without major detours. Pay close attention to the transition points between South Burr Street and 280th Street, as the turn-heavy nature of the drive demands focus. Keeping a steady pace during your 19.3-mile stretch on I-29 will help you maintain your estimated 1 hour and 30 minute arrival time. Carry a physical map or reliable GPS, as the mix of local roads can be easy to misjudge during the final segments.
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 43.8 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 44m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthing, 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 87.6 miles and 1h 30m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Mitchell, SD · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Arriving in Worthing, SD
The final approach into Worthing, 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 Worthing, 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
$13.31 one way
$26.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Worthing, SD
Evening in Worthing on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Worthing, SD covers 87.6 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 I 29, 280th Street, South Burr Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $13.31 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 Worthing, SD is easy. At 1h 30m with 22% 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 66.3 miles (I 29): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mitchell, SD to Worthing, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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