How far is it from Arco, MN, to Artesian, SD, ?

The distance between Arco, MN, and Artesian, SD, is 117 mi by road.

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

The drive from Arco, MN, to Artesian, SD, takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Arco, MN, to Artesian, SD, ?

The fastest route from Arco, MN, to Artesian, SD, covers 117 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Which direction is Artesian, SD from Arco, MN?

Artesian, SD lies roughly to the west of Arco, MN.

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

The drive from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD mainly follows I 29 Business, SD 34, US 81. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on US 81.

Which towns do you pass between Arco, MN and Artesian, SD?

Towns on the route from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD include Brookings, Madison.

Are there charging stations between Arco, MN and Artesian, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD, including PROSTROLLOAUTO PROSTROLLO 01 (150 kW); Brookings Activity Center SD (50 kW); Lake Benton (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Arco, MN Artesian, SD

Distance: 117 miDuration: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD takes about 2 h 40 min via US 81; SD 34. The distance is 117 mi. The straight-line distance is 91 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lake Benton, MN, Brookings, SD, Madison, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 117 mi

1 Depart left onto County Road 7/County Road 15 1 mi
2 Turn left onto County Road 15 5 mi
3 Turn left 5 mi
4 Turn right onto County Road 13 8 mi
5 Continue left onto County Road 1 2 mi
6 Continue right onto County Road 13 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto 212th Street 2 mi
8 Turn left onto 486th Avenue 1 mi
9 Turn right onto US Highway 14 13 mi
10 Continue straight onto 6th Street 2 mi
11 Turn left 23 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
13 Turn right onto SD Highway 34 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Southeast 3rd Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Southwest 3rd Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto SD Highway 34 14 mi
17 Continue straight onto Southeast 10th Street 2 mi
18 Keep slightly right 122 yd
19 Turn straight onto South Washington Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Street 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Northwest 2nd Street 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto SD Highway 34 40 mi
23 Turn left onto North Main Street 170 yd
24 Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue 1 mi
25 Arrive left onto West 2nd Avenue

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The return trip from Artesian, SD to Arco, MN covers roughly the same distance, 117 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 42 mi

PROSTROLLOAUTO PROSTROLLO 01CCS, Tesla · 1001 Washington Ave S, Madison, SD, 57042150 kW
Brookings Activity Center SDCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 320 5th Ave, Brookings, SD, 5700650 kW
Lake BentonCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 117 E Benton ST, Lake Benton, MN, 5614950 kW
CITY STATION BROOKINGS 1Type1 · 520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 570067.2 kW
Einspahr FordType1 · 2020 8th St, Brookings, SD, 570067.2 kW

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Artesian, SD → Broadland, SD53 mi · 1 h 15 min Artesian, SD → Canova, SD31 mi · 50 min Artesian, SD → Vilas, SD17 mi · 20 min Artesian, SD → Woonsocket, SD19 mi · 25 min Artesian, SD → Letcher, SD20 mi · 35 min Artesian, SD → Howard, SD21 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Arco, MN, {fromState} to Artesian, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Arco, MN, {fromState} and Artesian, SD, {toState} is 117 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arco, MN, {fromState} to Artesian, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Arco, MN, {fromState} to Artesian, SD, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Arco, MN, {fromState} to Artesian, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Arco, MN, {fromState} to Artesian, SD, {toState} covers 117 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Artesian, SD from Arco, MN?: Artesian, SD lies roughly to the west of Arco, MN.
Which roads does the route from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD follow?: The drive from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD mainly follows I 29 Business, SD 34, US 81. The longest single stretch is 40 mi on US 81.
Which towns do you pass between Arco, MN and Artesian, SD?: Towns on the route from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD include Brookings, Madison.
Are there charging stations between Arco, MN and Artesian, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Arco, MN to Artesian, SD, including PROSTROLLOAUTO PROSTROLLO 01 (150 kW); Brookings Activity Center SD (50 kW); Lake Benton (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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