How far is it from Alta, IA, to Canton, SD, ?

The distance between Alta, IA, and Canton, SD, is 104 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alta, IA, to Canton, SD, takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Alta, IA, to Canton, SD, ?

The fastest route from Alta, IA, to Canton, SD, covers 104 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Canton, SD from Alta, IA?

Canton, SD lies roughly to the north-west of Alta, IA.

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

The drive from Alta, IA to Canton, SD mainly follows IA 3, IA 10.

Which towns do you pass between Alta, IA and Canton, SD?

Towns on the route from Alta, IA to Canton, SD include Cherokee, Remsen, Sioux Center.

Are there charging stations between Alta, IA and Canton, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alta, IA to Canton, SD, including 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 (50 kW); 1300 N 2nd Street (50 kW); Dutch Mart (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Alta, IA Canton, SD

Distance: 104 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Alta, IA to Canton, SD takes about 2 h 30 min via IA 3. The distance is 104 mi. The straight-line distance is 79 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Larrabee, IA, Alton, IA, Maurice, IA, Doon, IA. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 104 mi

1 Depart right onto West 4th Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto W Highway 1 mi
3 Turn left onto West Highway 7 5 mi
4 Continue straight onto State Highway 7 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto 1st Street 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto V Avenue 2 mi
7 Turn left onto State Highway 3 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto 530th Street 4 mi
9 Turn right onto State Highway 3 5 mi
10 Continue straight onto 500th Street 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto State Highway 3 5 mi
12 Continue straight onto 490th Street 9 mi
13 Continue straight onto State Highway 3 6 mi

14 Turn right onto County Road L14 8 mi
15 Continue straight onto Kiwi Avenue 6 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto 460th Street 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto State Highway 10 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Kennedy Avenue 1 mi
19 Turn left onto 450th Street 2 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly right onto 450th Street 27 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto 450th Street 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto 8th Street Southeast 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Highway 10 West 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto 450th Street 16 mi
25 Turn right onto Coolidge Avenue 10 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto County Highway B30 3 mi
27 Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue 12 mi
28 Turn left onto 240th Street 5 mi
29 Continue straight onto 282nd Street 2 mi
30 Continue straight onto East 5th Street 2 mi
31 Turn right onto North Grant Street 1 mi
32 Turn right 6 yd
33 Arrive left

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The return trip from Canton, SD to Alta, IA covers roughly the same distance, 104 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 40 mi

1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2, Storm Lake, IA, 5058850 kW
1300 N 2nd StreetCCS, CHAdeMO · 1300 N 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA, 5101250 kW
Dutch MartType1 · 901 Albany Place SE, Orange City, IA, 510417.2 kW
EXPRESS1 EXPRESS 1Type1 · 100 St Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA, 512507.2 kW
Fairfield by Marriott of Sioux CenterType1 · 290 Saint Andrews Way, Sioux Center, IA, 512507.2 kW

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Canton, SD → Hardwick, MN58 mi · 1 h 15 min Canton, SD → Harrisburg, SD16 mi · 25 min Canton, SD → Alvord, IA18 mi · 35 min Canton, SD → Hawarden, IA31 mi · 45 min Canton, SD → Inwood, IA9 mi · 15 min Canton, SD → Fairview, SD11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Alta, IA, {fromState} to Canton, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Alta, IA, {fromState} and Canton, SD, {toState} is 104 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alta, IA, {fromState} to Canton, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Alta, IA, {fromState} to Canton, SD, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Alta, IA, {fromState} to Canton, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alta, IA, {fromState} to Canton, SD, {toState} covers 104 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Canton, SD from Alta, IA?: Canton, SD lies roughly to the north-west of Alta, IA.
Which roads does the route from Alta, IA to Canton, SD follow?: The drive from Alta, IA to Canton, SD mainly follows IA 3, IA 10.
Which towns do you pass between Alta, IA and Canton, SD?: Towns on the route from Alta, IA to Canton, SD include Cherokee, Remsen, Sioux Center.
Are there charging stations between Alta, IA and Canton, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alta, IA to Canton, SD, including 1250 N Lake Ave Ste 2 (50 kW); 1300 N 2nd Street (50 kW); Dutch Mart (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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