Origin
Harrisburg, SD
Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, SD to Madison, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisburg, SD
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Madison, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Madison, SD covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 29, SD Highway 34, 273rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| SD Highway 34 | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| 273rd Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Willow Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 10th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 37.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, SD and Madison, SD.
1
Start on CR 110
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Willow Street
2
Continue on CR 110
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
273rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 29
38 mi
·
38 min
·
I 29
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
6
Turn left onto SD 34
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SD Highway 34
7
Continue on SD 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 3rd Street
8
Continue on SD 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
9
Continue on SD 34
13 mi
·
18 min
·
SD Highway 34
10
Continue on SD 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 10th Street
11
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft
·
10 sec
12
Turn straight onto SD 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
13
Turn left onto SD 34
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
14
Turn left onto North Egan Avenue
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Egan Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North Egan Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Harrisburg, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 43.1 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
43.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
4
43.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
SD 34 / SD Highway 34
Turn left onto SD 34 / SD Highway 34
Navigation decision point
4
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street
Turn left onto SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
North Egan Avenue
Turn left onto North Egan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Madison, SD
Evening in Madison on Sunday
Local time
5:04 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 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
62.4 mi in 1h 16m, mostly highway — 37.8 mi of that is on I 29.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.8 mi on I 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and SD Highway 34. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 43.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (SD 34 / SD Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 61.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Harrisburg, SD to Madison, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Colman along the way.
Colman
43.1 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.8 miles on I 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles (SD 34 / SD Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 61.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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