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Distance from Plainview Colony to Wadena

Driving Distance
265.6 mi 427.4 km
Flying Distance
195.5 mi 314.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plainview Colony, South Dakota to Wadena, Minnesota is 265.6 mi (427.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.5 mi (314.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 26 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 58 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 5:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Wadena
Place Wadena
State/Province Minnesota
Country US
Latitude 46.442461
Longitude -95.136139
GPS 46.442461° N, 95.136139° W
Local Time 5:42 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plainview Colony, South Dakota to Wadena, Minnesota covers 265.6 mi (427.4 km) in a east direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (247.1-265.6 miles / 398-427 km). The primary route shown here saves 17 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h).

Available Routes

US-12 E
265.6 mi 4 hours 26 minutes
Shortest
SD-10 E
251.9 mi 4 hours 26 minutes
MN-210 E
247.1 mi 4 hours 10 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.