How far is it from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE?

The distance between Artesian, SD and Atkinson, NE is 164 mi by road.

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

The drive from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE?

The fastest route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE covers 164 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Which direction is Atkinson, NE from Artesian, SD?

Atkinson, NE lies roughly to the south-west of Artesian, SD.

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

The drive from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE mainly follows SD 37, US 281, NE 11. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 281.

Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Atkinson, NE?

Towns on the route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE include Mitchell, Wagner.

Artesian, SD Atkinson, NE

Distance: 164 miDuration: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE takes about 3 h 35 min via US 281. The distance is 164 mi. The straight-line distance is 115 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mitchell, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 164 mi

1 Depart left onto West 2nd Avenue 40 yd
2 Turn right onto North 2nd Street 175 yd
3 Turn left onto SD Highway 34 6 mi
4 Turn left onto SD Highway 37 18 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Main Street 3 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 20 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Turn left onto US Highway 281 19 mi
10 Continue straight onto North Highway 281 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto US Highway 281 3 mi
12 Continue left onto US Highway 281 3 mi
13 Continue right onto US Highway 281 4 mi

14 Continue straight onto Braddock Avenue 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto US Highway 281 12 mi
16 Continue straight onto SD Highway 50 3 mi
17 Continue straight onto 392nd Avenue 2 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto SD Highway 46 10 mi
19 Continue straight onto East US Highway 18 13 mi
20 Turn left 10 mi
21 Turn right onto Highway 12 8 mi
22 Turn left onto 901st Road 2 mi
23 Turn left onto Highway 11 31 mi
24 Continue straight onto State Highway 11 166 yd
25 At end of road, turn left onto North Hyde Street 1 mi
26 Turn right onto East State Street 1 mi
27 Turn sharp left onto East Front Street 25 yd
28 Arrive right onto East Front Street

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The return trip from Atkinson, NE to Artesian, SD covers roughly the same distance, 164 mi.

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How far is it from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE?: The distance between Artesian, SD and Atkinson, NE is 164 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE?: The drive from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE?: The fastest route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE covers 164 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Atkinson, NE from Artesian, SD?: Atkinson, NE lies roughly to the south-west of Artesian, SD.
Which roads does the route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE follow?: The drive from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE mainly follows SD 37, US 281, NE 11. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 281.
Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Atkinson, NE?: Towns on the route from Artesian, SD to Atkinson, NE include Mitchell, Wagner.

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