Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seneca, SD
Luis Quintero
Wecota, SD
Patrick
Seneca to Wecota is 30.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Cecil Harris Memorial Highway and County Roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Dakota's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection perfect for a relaxed pace, with no need to rush. You'll be on mostly surface roads for this leg, so expect a more leisurely cruising experience as you travel between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Harris Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 33m |
| County Road 3 | 9 mi | 21m |
| County Road 11 | 1 mi | 3m |
| Pine Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 153rd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wecota Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca, SD and Wecota, SD.
Start on 3rd Street
Turn left onto Pine Street
Continue on County Road 3
At end of road, turn right onto SD 20
Turn right onto County Road 11
Turn left onto 153rd Street
Turn right onto Wecota Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto SD 20 / Cecil Harris Memorial Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto County Road 11
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 153rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wecota Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Seneca on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Wecota on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 entirely on surface roads, with no highway time. The longest continuous stretch is 19.3 miles on Cecil Harris Memorial Highway. After that, you'll navigate on County Road 3 and County Road 11. Expect rural cruising for the entire duration.
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 early in the drive near Pine Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Seneca, SD to Wecota, SD is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (SD 20 / Cecil Harris Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (County Road 11): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
19 ft
Total Descent
366 ft
Highest Point
1,909 ft
Elevation Range
347 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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