Distance from Murdo, South Dakota to Ajax, South Dakota

Murdo Ajax
Total Distance
155.3 mi
(249.9 km)
Travel Time
2 hours 30 minutes

The driving distance from Murdo, South Dakota to Ajax, South Dakota is 155.3 mi (249.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 76.4 mi (122.9 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 30 minutes

This route includes Toll roads along the way.

We found 2 routes between Murdo and Ajax.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-90 W
147 mi
236.6 km
2 hours 9 minutes
Tolls
I-90 W and SD-44 W
155.3 mi
249.9 km
2 hours 30 minutes

Route Directions

Get on I-90 W in Central Jones from I-90BUS W
1.7 mi
3 min
Follow I-90 W to SD-240 W in Northwest Jackson. Take exit 131 from I-90 W
59.4 mi
49 min
Continue on SD-240 W to Interior
10.8 mi
17 min
Continue on SD-44 W to Mount Rushmore
82.5 mi
1 hr 18 min
0.9 mi
1 min

Route Directions

Get on I-90 W in Central Jones from I-90BUS W
1.7 mi
3 min
Follow I-90 W to Box Elder. Take exit 61 from I-90 W
129 mi
1 hr 47 min
Follow SD-79 S/US-16 BYP to 242nd St/Daughenbaugh Rd in Rapid City East
16.4 mi
18 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Murdo, South Dakota to Ajax, South Dakota covers 147 miles (237 km) in a west direction. This fast highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (147-155 miles / 237-250 km). The primary route shown here saves 21 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. During night weekday travel, expect minimal traffic congestion with average speeds around 68 mph (109 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Murdo

Starting Point

Okaton, South Dakota

176 mi to destination

3 mi
Belvidere, South Dakota

Traveled 44 mi from origin

2 mi
Kadoka, South Dakota

132 mi to destination

2 mi
Cactus Flat, South Dakota

Traveled 88 mi from origin

4 mi
Quinn, South Dakota

88 mi to destination

4 mi
Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Traveled 132 mi from origin

2 mi
Creston, South Dakota

44 mi to destination

2 mi
Farmingdale, South Dakota

Traveled 176 mi from origin

2 mi
Ajax

Destination