Origin
Mission, SD
Late night in Mission on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mission, SD to Saint Francis, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mission, SD
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Saint Francis, SD
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
Mission, SD to Saint Francis, SD is 20.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via BIA 1, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two points in South Dakota. Expect a local, turn-heavy driving experience rather than a high-speed transit. It’s a quick journey, perfect for a day trip when you're in the area and need to make this specific connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BIA 1 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Rosebud Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sioux Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Legion Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
BIA 1
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission, SD and Saint Francis, SD.
1
Start on US 18; US 83
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Continue on US 18; US 83
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3
Turn left onto BIA 1
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
4
Continue on BIA 1
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Rosebud Road
5
Continue on BIA 1
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
6
Continue on BIA 1
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sioux Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto BIA 1
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Circle Drive
8
Turn right onto BIA 1; BIA 7
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Legion Avenue
9
Continue on BIA 1; BIA 7
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
BIA 1; BIA 7
10
Continue on BIA 1
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
BIA 1
11
Continue on BIA 1
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
BIA 1
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
Turn left onto BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
BIA 1; BIA 7 / Legion Avenue
Turn right onto BIA 1; BIA 7 / Legion Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Saint Francis, SD
Late night in Saint Francis on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 21% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 7.3 miles, primarily on BIA 1. You'll navigate a series of local roads, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. The terrain remains consistent with the Great Plains profile throughout the short distance.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on BIA 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mission, SD to Saint Francis, SD is easy. At 33m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (BIA 1; BIA 7 / Legion Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on BIA 1. 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 5.1 miles (BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (BIA 1; BIA 7 / Legion Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Francis, 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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