Madison, SD Road Trips
With 14 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Madison, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 114 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Madison, SD spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
346.5 mi
Rapid City, SD
Quickest Drive
45m
Medary, SD
Plan Around Madison, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Madison, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Madison, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Madison, SD
Madison, SD to Rapid City, SD
Madison, SD to Gettysburg, SD
Madison, SD to Gregory, SD
Madison, SD to Dakota Dunes, SD
Madison, SD to Jefferson, SD
Madison, SD to Fort Thompson, SD
Madison, SD to Tyndall, SD
Madison, SD to Lennox, SD
Madison, SD to Worthing, SD
Madison, SD to Watertown, SD
Madison, SD to Freeman, SD
Madison, SD to Sioux Falls, SD
Madison, SD to Baltic, SD
Madison, SD to Medary, SD
Driving from Madison, SD
The typical drive from Madison, SD covers about 114 miles and takes around 2h 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 347 miles (5h 48m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Madison, SD include Rapid City, SD (346.5 mi, 5h 48m), Gettysburg, SD (218 mi, 4h 19m), Gregory, SD (179.3 mi, 3h 48m), Dakota Dunes, SD (129.5 mi, 2h 19m), and Jefferson, SD (120.1 mi, 2h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 114-mile trip from Madison, SD, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 mapped routes leaving Madison, SD and 3 routes heading into Madison, SD, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 347 miles.
The longest mapped route from Madison, SD covers 347 miles and takes approximately 5h 48m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Madison, SD runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 114-mile trip from Madison, SD costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Madison, SD include Rapid City, SD, Gettysburg, SD, Gregory, SD and Dakota Dunes, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Madison, SD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,158
Median Income
$62,180
Median Home Value
$191,400
Median Age
39.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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