How far is it from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?

The distance between Utica, SD and Ward, SD is 139 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?

The drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?

The fastest route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD covers 139 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Which direction is Ward, SD from Utica, SD?

Ward, SD lies roughly to the north-east of Utica, SD.

Which roads does the route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD follow?

The drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD mainly follows US 81, I 90, I 29. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on US 81.

Which towns do you pass between Utica, SD and Ward, SD?

Towns on the route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD include Freeman, Hartford, Crooks, Flandreau.

Utica, SD Ward, SD

Distance: 139 miDuration: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Utica, SD to Ward, SD takes about 2 h 50 min via US 81. The distance is 139 mi. The straight-line distance is 97 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tea, SD, Sioux Falls, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 139 mi

1 Depart right onto State Street 69 yd
2 Turn left onto 435th Avenue 4 mi
3 Turn right onto 300th Street 5 mi
4 Turn left onto US Highway 81 46 mi
5 Take exit right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 33 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left onto North I-29 26 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto SD Highway 34 6 mi
11 Continue straight onto Bill Davis Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto SD Highway 34 4 mi
13 Turn left onto SD Highway 13 3 mi
14 Continue straight onto South Summit Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto SD Highway 13 7 mi
16 Turn right onto 223rd Street 7 mi
17 Arrive onto 223rd Street

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The return trip from Ward, SD to Utica, SD covers roughly the same distance, 139 mi.

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How far is it from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?: The distance between Utica, SD and Ward, SD is 139 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?: The drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD?: The fastest route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD covers 139 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Ward, SD from Utica, SD?: Ward, SD lies roughly to the north-east of Utica, SD.
Which roads does the route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD follow?: The drive from Utica, SD to Ward, SD mainly follows US 81, I 90, I 29. The longest single stretch is 46 mi on US 81.
Which towns do you pass between Utica, SD and Ward, SD?: Towns on the route from Utica, SD to Ward, SD include Freeman, Hartford, Crooks, Flandreau.

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