How far is it from Artesian, SD, to Fairfax, SD, ?

The distance between Artesian, SD, and Fairfax, SD, is 125 mi by road.

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

The drive from Artesian, SD, to Fairfax, SD, takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Artesian, SD, to Fairfax, SD, ?

The fastest route from Artesian, SD, to Fairfax, SD, covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Which direction is Fairfax, SD from Artesian, SD?

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

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

The drive from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD mainly follows SD 37, US 281, US 18. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 281.

Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Fairfax, SD?

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

Are there charging stations between Artesian, SD and Fairfax, SD?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD, including County Fair Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Vern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC Mitchell (150 kW); Vern Eide Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

Artesian, SD Fairfax, SD

Distance: 125 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD takes about 2 h 45 min via US 281. The distance is 125 mi. The straight-line distance is 84 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mitchell, SD. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 125 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 21 mi
20 Turn right onto County Road 65 2 mi
21 Turn left onto County Road 52 1 mi
22 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Randall Avenue 63 yd
24 Turn right 86 yd
25 Arrive right

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The return trip from Fairfax, SD to Artesian, SD covers roughly the same distance, 125 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

4 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 97 mi

County Fair Plaza - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1305 W. Havens Street, Mitchell, SD, 57301250 kW
Vern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC MitchellCCS, Type1 · 219 E First Avenue, Mitchell, SD, 57301150 kW
Vern Eide FordCCS · 2300 N Main St, Mitchell, SD, 57301150 kW
NorthwesternCCS, CHAdeMO, Type1 · 121 West 5th Avenue, Mitchell, SD, 5730150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Fairfax, SD → Pickstown, SD23 mi · 30 min Fairfax, SD → Ravinia, SD31 mi · 50 min Fairfax, SD → Bonesteel, SD6 mi · 10 min Fairfax, SD → Butte, NE11 mi · 20 min Fairfax, SD → Naper, NE25 mi · 35 min Fairfax, SD → Bristow, NE27 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated November 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Artesian, SD, {fromState} to Fairfax, SD, {toState}?: The distance between Artesian, SD, {fromState} and Fairfax, SD, {toState} is 125 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Artesian, SD, {fromState} to Fairfax, SD, {toState}?: The drive from Artesian, SD, {fromState} to Fairfax, SD, {toState} takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Artesian, SD, {fromState} to Fairfax, SD, {toState}?: The fastest route from Artesian, SD, {fromState} to Fairfax, SD, {toState} covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Fairfax, SD from Artesian, SD?: Fairfax, SD lies roughly to the south-west of Artesian, SD.
Which roads does the route from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD follow?: The drive from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD mainly follows SD 37, US 281, US 18. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on US 281.
Which towns do you pass between Artesian, SD and Fairfax, SD?: Towns on the route from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD include Mitchell, Wagner.
Are there charging stations between Artesian, SD and Fairfax, SD?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Artesian, SD to Fairfax, SD, including County Fair Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Vern Eide Chevrolet Buick GMC Mitchell (150 kW); Vern Eide Ford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 4.

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