Origin
Madison, SD
Late night in Madison on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, SD to Worthing, SD
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, SD
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Worthing, SD
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Trip Overview
Spanning 66.1 miles across the South Dakota Great Plains, this direct route connects Madison to Worthing in about 1 hour and 17 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that works perfectly as a single-day journey, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an efficient way to travel between these two points. Because the drive is contained entirely within the Great Plains region, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the practical nature of this drive makes it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 44.9 mi | 44m |
| SD Highway 34 | 15 mi | 21m |
| Southeast 10th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 280th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 44.9 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, SD and Worthing, SD.
1
Start on North Egan Avenue
384 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Egan Avenue
2
Turn right onto SD 34
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto SD 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
4
Turn left onto SD 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 10th Street
5
Continue on SD 34
13 mi
·
18 min
·
SD Highway 34
6
Continue on SD 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 3rd Street
7
Continue on SD 34
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 3rd Street
8
Continue on SD 34
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SD Highway 34
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 29: Sioux Falls
10
Merge onto I 29
45 mi
·
44 min
·
I 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
12
Turn left onto SD 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SD Highway 44
13
Continue on CR 124
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
280th Street
14
Continue on CR 124
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
419 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Madison, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street
Turn right onto SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SD 34 / North Washington Avenue
Turn right onto SD 34 / North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SD 34 / Southeast 10th Street
Turn left onto SD 34 / Southeast 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 29
Merge onto I 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
64.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
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.
Destination
Worthing, SD
Late night in Worthing on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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 17m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 91% of your travel takes place on major roads like I-29, SD Highway 34, and Southeast 10th Street. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a significant 44.9-mile stretch on I-29 that allows for steady cruising. The drive transitions from local state highway segments into a more high-speed interstate environment as you progress toward your destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. You should be prepared for a consistent pace behind the wheel as you navigate the open plains.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.9 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 0.1 miles in near SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street.
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 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 (SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SD 34 / North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SD 34 / Southeast 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Madison, SD
Full guide →Madison is a city of 7,300 people (2019) between Lake Herman and Lake Madison in Southeast South Dakota. It is home to Dakota State University.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.9 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 0.1 miles (SD 34 / Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SD 34 / North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SD 34 / Southeast 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worthing, 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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