How far is it from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?

The distance between Artesian, SD and Mellette, SD is 172 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?

The drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?

The fastest route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD covers 172 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Mellette, SD from Artesian, SD?

Mellette, SD lies roughly to the north of Artesian, SD.

Which roads does the route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD follow?

The drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD mainly follows SD 37, US 14, US 281. The longest single stretch is 59 km on US 14.

Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Mellette, SD?

Towns on the route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD include Huron, Redfield.

Artesian, SD Mellette, SD

Distance: 172 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD takes about 2 h 5 min via US 14; US 281. The distance is 172 km. The straight-line distance is 136 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Huron, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 172 km

1 Depart left onto West 2nd Avenue 36 m
2 Turn right onto North 2nd Street 160 m
3 Turn left onto SD Highway 34 25 km
4 Turn right onto SD Highway 37 28 km
5 Continue straight onto Dakota Avenue South 9 km
6 Turn left 20 km
7 Turn right 59 km
8 Turn left onto East 3rd Street 2 km

9 Continue straight onto US Highway 281 31 km
10 Turn right onto SD Highway 20 2 km
11 Turn right onto 2nd Avenue 410 m
12 Turn left onto Main Street 58 m
13 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Mellette, SD to Artesian, SD covers roughly the same distance, 172 km.

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How far is it from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?: The distance between Artesian, SD and Mellette, SD is 172 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?: The drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD?: The fastest route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD covers 172 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Mellette, SD from Artesian, SD?: Mellette, SD lies roughly to the north of Artesian, SD.
Which roads does the route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD follow?: The drive from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD mainly follows SD 37, US 14, US 281. The longest single stretch is 59 km on US 14.
Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Mellette, SD?: Towns on the route from Artesian, SD to Mellette, SD include Huron, Redfield.

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