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Distance from Murdo to Dempster

Driving Distance
260.4 mi 419.1 km
Flying Distance
193.5 mi 311.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Murdo, South Dakota to Dempster, South Dakota is 260.4 mi (419.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 193.5 mi (311.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 23 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 52 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Murdo
Place Murdo
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 43.888322
Longitude -100.712914
GPS 43.888322° N, 100.712914° W
Local Time 1:53 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Dempster
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 44.63191
Longitude -96.951731
GPS 44.63191° N, 96.951731° W
Local Time 1:53 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Murdo, South Dakota to Dempster, South Dakota covers 260.4 mi (419.1 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 52 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (239.4-260.4 miles / 385-419 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-90 E
260.4 mi 3 hours 52 minutes
Shortest
SD-28 E
249.8 mi 4 hours 2 minutes
I-90 E and SD-34 E
239.4 mi 3 hours 51 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.