Distance from Murdo, South Dakota to Carlson, Nebraska

Murdo Carlson
Total Distance
280.8 mi
(451.9 km)
Travel Time
4 hours 32 minutes

The driving distance from Murdo, South Dakota to Carlson, Nebraska is 280.8 mi (451.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 123.5 mi (198.8 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 32 minutes

This route includes Toll roads along the way.

We found 3 routes between Murdo and Carlson.

Available Routes

Shortest Fastest Tolls
US-20 W/Bridges to Buttes Byway
268.2 mi
431.7 km
4 hours 20 minutes
Tolls
US-18 W
280.8 mi
451.9 km
4 hours 32 minutes
Tolls
US-20 W/Bridges to Buttes Byway and NE-71 S
301 mi
484.5 km
4 hours 53 minutes

Route Directions

Take 5th St and I-90BUS E to US-83 S in Central Jones
0.9 mi
3 min
Take US-18 W to SD-73 S in Martin
98.8 mi
1 hr 33 min
Continue on SD-73 S to Merriman
18.2 mi
17 min
29.9 mi
27 min
54.1 mi
53 min
Continue on NE-2 W. Take Heartland Expy to Stonegate Rd in Minatare
74.1 mi
1 hr 9 min
Continue on Stonegate Rd. Drive to Co Rd K
4.8 mi
7 min

Route Directions

Take 5th St and I-90BUS E to US-83 S in Central Jones
0.9 mi
3 min
Take US-18 W to SD-73 S in Martin
98.8 mi
1 hr 33 min
Continue on SD-73 S to Merriman
18.2 mi
17 min
Follow US-20 W/Bridges to Buttes Byway to NE-2 E/NE-71 S in Precinct 10
100.2 mi
1 hr 38 min
Continue on NE-71 S. Drive to Co Rd K in Dewey Tabor Precinct
82.9 mi
1 hr 20 min

Route Directions

Take 5th St and I-90BUS E to US-83 S in Central Jones
0.9 mi
3 min
Take US-18 W to SD-73 S in Martin
98.8 mi
1 hr 33 min
Continue on SD-73 S to Merriman
18.2 mi
17 min
56.8 mi
54 min
Follow NE-87 S to US-385 S/Heartland Expy in Eleven Precinct
45 mi
43 min
Continue on Heartland Expy to Minatare
43.7 mi
39 min
Continue on Stonegate Rd. Drive to Co Rd K
4.8 mi
7 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Murdo, South Dakota to Carlson, Nebraska covers 268.2 miles (432 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 20 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (268-301 miles / 432-484 km). The primary route shown here saves 34 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. During evening weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 60 mph (97 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Murdo

Starting Point

Cedar Butte, South Dakota

284 mi to destination

4 mi
Norris, South Dakota

Traveled 71 mi from origin

4 mi
Martin, South Dakota

213 mi to destination

3 mi
Irwin, Nebraska

Traveled 142 mi from origin

5 mi
Gordon, Nebraska

142 mi to destination

2 mi
Hay Springs, Nebraska

Traveled 213 mi from origin

7 mi
Berea, Nebraska

71 mi to destination

6 mi
Box Butte County, Nebraska

Traveled 284 mi from origin

6 mi
Carlson

Destination