Origin
Mitchell, SD
Night in Mitchell on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchell, SD to Springfield, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 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 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchell, SD
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Springfield, SD
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Trip Overview
Mitchell, SD to Springfield, SD is 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m via SD Highway 37, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a quick hop between towns, with most of your journey on well-maintained state highways. Given the modest distance and duration, you can easily complete this route in a single day without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from Mitchell, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 37 | 55.9 mi | 1h 25m |
| SD Highway 50 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Burr Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Havens Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SD 37P | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 37
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Springfield, SD.
1
Start on West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Havens Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 90 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
5
Continue on SD 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 37
6
Continue on SD 37
47 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
SD Highway 37
7
Turn left onto SD 37; SD 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 50
8
Turn right onto SD 37
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
SD Highway 37
9
Turn left onto SD 37P
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
10
Turn slight right onto SD 37P
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
SD 37P
11
Arrive at destination
SD 37P
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1h 40m drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning would allow you to arrive in Springfield with plenty of afternoon daylight. With only 64.3 miles and a fuel cost around $10, you won't need to worry much about frequent stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Springfield, as the longest stretch on SD Highway 37 covers a significant portion of the route before you reach your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Mitchell, SD, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Mitchell, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mitchell, SD
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Mitchell, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SD Highway 37 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 32.2 miles from Mitchell, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Sanborn Boulevard
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business / South Burr Street
Navigation decision point
3
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Turn right onto SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Navigation decision point
3
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
SD 37P / Walnut Street
Turn left onto SD 37P / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Springfield, SD
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 40m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways like SD Highway 37 and SD Highway 50. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 55.9 miles on SD Highway 37, making for a consistent pace. The roads are generally wide and easy to navigate, reflecting the open landscapes of the Great Plains. Expect a smooth, direct experience without many deviations or complex turns for the majority of the trip.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on SD Highway 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 37 and SD Highway 50. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mitchell, SD to Springfield, SD is easy. At 1h 40m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on SD Highway 37. 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: near the start (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 90 Business / South Burr Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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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