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Distance from Ajax to Merriman

Driving Distance
148.2 mi 238.6 km
Flying Distance
100.6 mi 161.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Ajax, South Dakota to Merriman, Nebraska is 148.2 mi (238.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 100.6 mi (161.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 12 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 23 minutes

Traveling highway, substantial in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 62 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Ajax
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 43.89749
Longitude -103.181851
GPS 43.89749° N, 103.181851° W
Local Time 11:55 PM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:

Merriman
Place Merriman
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 42.919723
Longitude -101.700703
GPS 42.919723° N, 101.700703° W
Local Time 11:55 PM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Ajax, South Dakota to Merriman, Nebraska covers 148.2 mi (238.6 km) in a southeast direction. This highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 23 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (138.8-165.0 miles / 223-266 km). The primary route shown here saves 16 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 62 mph (100 km/h).

Available Routes

US-20 E/Bridges to Buttes Byway
148.2 mi 2 hours 23 minutes
Shortest
Heartland Expy and US-20 E/Bridges to Buttes Byway
165 mi 2 hours 34 minutes
BIA 2
138.8 mi 2 hours 18 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.