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Distance from Plainview Colony to St Francis

Driving Distance
265.2 mi 426.9 km
Flying Distance
192.9 mi 310.4 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview Colony, South Dakota to St Francis, South Dakota is 265.2 mi (426.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 192.9 mi (310.4 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 23 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 14 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 64 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Plainview Colony
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 45.581642
Longitude -99.006499
GPS 45.581642° N, 99.006499° W
Local Time 6:15 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

St Francis
Place St Francis
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 43.142979
Longitude -100.905187
GPS 43.142979° N, 100.905187° W
Local Time 6:15 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview Colony, South Dakota to St Francis, South Dakota covers 265.2 mi (426.9 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (256.8-265.2 miles / 413-427 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 64 mph (103 km/h).

Available Routes

SD-45 S
265.2 mi 4 hours 14 minutes
Shortest
US-83 S
256.8 mi 4 hours 12 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.