Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodwill, SD
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New Effington, SD
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Goodwill, SD to New Effington, SD is 31.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 29 and SD Highway 127, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're looking for a quick travel day or just need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, making it ideal for a flexible travel day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 22 mi | 20m |
| 127th Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| SD Highway 127 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| BIA Highway 700 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Oddin Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Tiospa Zina Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| BIA Highway 701 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Elevator Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~203 veh/hr typical · worst 308
Quietest
3 AM
~16 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Goodwill, SD and New Effington, SD.
Start on BIA 704
Turn left onto BIA 701
At end of road, turn left onto BIA 701
At end of road, turn right onto BIA 7
Turn left onto CR 5
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 29; US 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto SD 127
Turn right onto CR 8
Turn left onto Elevator Street
Turn right onto Nolan Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto BIA 701 / BIA Highway 701
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto BIA 701 / Tiospa Zina Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto BIA 7 / BIA Highway 700
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SD 127: New Effington, Rosholt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| premium | $5.18 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Goodwill on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Afternoon in New Effington on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 83% of this drive is on highways, with a significant 22-mile stretch on I 29. You'll experience primarily highway cruising until you transition to surface roads like 127th Street and SD Highway 127. The highway portion means you'll encounter fewer intersections and maintain consistent speeds. Expect a rural feel as you cover these miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and 127th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near BIA 701 / BIA Highway 701.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 11 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 (BIA 701 / BIA Highway 701): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (BIA 701 / Tiospa Zina Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (BIA 7 / BIA Highway 700): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
454 ft
Highest Point
1,518 ft
Elevation Range
427 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goodwill, SD to New Effington, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Rosholt along the way.
Rosholt
Founded 1914
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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