How far is it from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?

The distance between Canton, SD and Jefferson, SD is 65 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?

The drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?

The fastest route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Jefferson, SD from Canton, SD?

Jefferson, SD lies roughly to the south of Canton, SD.

Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD follow?

The drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD mainly follows US 18.

Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Jefferson, SD?

Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD include Harrisburg, Vermillion, Elk Point.

Canton, SD Jefferson, SD

Distance: 65 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD takes about 1 h 10 min via US 18. The distance is 65 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Beresford, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 65 mi

1 Depart right 6 yd
2 Turn left onto North Grant Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto East 5th Street 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto US Highway 18 9 mi
5 Take exit left 53 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn left onto 330th Street 133 yd
8 Continue straight onto West Dakota Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto 482nd Avenue 62 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto Wilson Street 75 yd
11 Arrive left onto Wilson Street

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The return trip from Jefferson, SD to Canton, SD covers roughly the same distance, 65 mi.

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How far is it from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?: The distance between Canton, SD and Jefferson, SD is 65 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?: The drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD?: The fastest route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Jefferson, SD from Canton, SD?: Jefferson, SD lies roughly to the south of Canton, SD.
Which roads does the route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD follow?: The drive from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD mainly follows US 18.
Which towns do you pass between Canton, SD and Jefferson, SD?: Towns on the route from Canton, SD to Jefferson, SD include Harrisburg, Vermillion, Elk Point.

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