Origin
Sioux Falls, SD
Late night in Sioux Falls on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux Falls, SD to Mitchell, SD
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Mitchell, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Mitchell, SD covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 229 Business, South Burr Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.2 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 75.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 229 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.2 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 229 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 229 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 229 Business
Take the ramp onto I 229 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
4.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the exit toward I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90
5
73.4 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 68.2 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 229 Business | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Burr Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Havens Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lowell Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 68.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls, SD and Mitchell, SD.
1
Start on North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
3
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Lowell Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 229 Business; SD 42
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp onto I 229 Business
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 229 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
7
Merge onto I 90
68 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 90
8
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward Mitchell
9
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
11
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Havens Avenue
12
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
14
Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West 1st Avenue
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 37.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.2 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 75.2 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 38m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mitchell, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sioux Falls, 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 90 for about 68.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.6 mi from Sioux Falls, SD · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.2 miles.
Arriving in Mitchell, SD
The final approach into Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, 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
$11.76 one way
$23.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Mitchell, SD
Late night in Mitchell on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
37 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Mitchell, SD covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 229 Business, 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 37.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.76 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 229 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Mitchell, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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