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Distance from Murdo to South Loup River

Driving Distance
263.6 mi 424.3 km
Flying Distance
194.1 mi 312.3 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Murdo, South Dakota to South Loup River, Nebraska is 263.6 mi (424.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 194.1 mi (312.3 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 23 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 19 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a south 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 6:58 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

South Loup River
Place South Loup River
State/Province Nebraska
Country US
Latitude 41.188471
Longitude -99.650256
GPS 41.188471° N, 99.650256° W
Local Time 6:58 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Murdo, South Dakota to South Loup River, Nebraska covers 263.6 mi (424.3 km) in a south direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 19 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (258.1-268.1 miles / 415-431 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

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

Available Routes

US-83 S
263.6 mi 4 hours 19 minutes
Shortest
US-183 S
268.1 mi 4 hours 20 minutes
US-83 S and NE-2 E
258.1 mi 4 hours 13 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.