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Trip from Worthing, SD to Madison, SD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

66.1 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

Downtown Worthing, SD, SD

Worthing, SD

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city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States

Madison, SD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worthing, SD to Madison, SD covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 1st Street, 280th Street, SD 34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 66.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 1st Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Worthing, SD to Madison, SD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Worthing, SD to Madison, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 1st Street
280th Street
SD 34
Highway 34
Southeast 3rd Street
Southwest 3rd Street
Southeast 10th Street
South Washington Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 1st Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthing, SD and Madison, SD.

1

Start on South Main Street

420 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto West 1st Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street
3

Continue on 280th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 280th Street
4

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 36 sec
5

Merge slight left

45 mi · 44 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman

0.3 mi · 46 sec · SD 34: Madison, Colman
7

Turn left onto SD Highway 34

2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
8

Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
9

Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 3rd Street
10

Continue on SD Highway 34

13 mi · 18 min · SD Highway 34
11

Continue on Southeast 10th Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southeast 10th Street
12

Keep slight right

367 ft · 10 sec
13

Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
14

Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
15

Turn left onto North Egan Avenue

384 ft · 11 sec · North Egan Avenue
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.1 mi from Worthing, SD · 31m into the drive

city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sioux Falls, SD

33 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.

Popular next leg

Sioux Falls, SD to Madison, SD

53.7 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Tea, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sioux Falls, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Worthing, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Madison, SD

The final approach into Madison, 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

$10.33 one way

$20.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.35 $22.69
premium $4.89 $12.72 $25.44
diesel $5.61 $14.59 $29.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.78 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.25 $4.23

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Worthing, SD

Night in Worthing on Thursday

Local time

9:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, SD

Night in Madison on Thursday

Local time

9:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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 3m 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 Worthing, SD to Madison, SD covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st Street, 280th Street, SD 34. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Worthing, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.33 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 Worthing, SD to Madison, SD is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Worthing, SD to Madison, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worthing, SD to Madison, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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