Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Sisseton, SD
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Goodwill, SD to Sisseton, SD is 7.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via BIA Highway 700, West Hickory Street, and 1st Avenue East, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to quickly connect two points without a significant time commitment. You'll find it to be a simple and efficient way to travel between these South Dakota locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BIA Highway 700 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| West Hickory Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Willard Lafromboise Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Melvin Robertson Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goodwill, SD and Sisseton, SD.
Start on BIA 704
Turn left onto BIA 704
Turn right onto BIA 708
Turn left onto BIA 7
Enter roundabout onto SD 10
Continue on SD 10
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto BIA 704 / Melvin Robertson Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto BIA 708 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto BIA 7 / BIA Highway 700
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto SD 10 / West Hickory Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sisseton on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 82% of the 7.7 miles on main roads like BIA Highway 700. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.3 miles on BIA Highway 700, offering a good segment of uninterrupted cruising. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads for the final part of the trip as you enter Sisseton.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on BIA Highway 700 and West Hickory Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near BIA 704 / Melvin Robertson Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (BIA 704 / Melvin Robertson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (BIA 708 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (BIA 7 / BIA Highway 700): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
4 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
1,518 ft
Elevation Range
296 ft
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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