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Distance from Dell Rapids, SD to Wells, MN

Distance

173 mi

Time

3 hours 12 mins

Gas Cost

$16 - $31

There are 148.86 miles from Dell Rapids to Wells in east direction and 173 miles (278.42 kilometers) by car, following the I-90 route.

Dell Rapids and Wells are 3 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Dell Rapids, SD to Wells, MN. The halfway point is Okabena, MN.

Dell Rapids, SD and Wells, MN are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 6:22 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Dell Rapids, SD

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Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 6.96 gallons of gas to cover the route between Dell Rapids, SD and Wells, MN.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Dell Rapids to Wells is $22.69.

During the route, an average car will release 136.29 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Dell Rapids, SD and Wells, MN

If you want to meet halfway between Dell Rapids, SD and Wells, MN or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 43.638657 and -95.347099, or 43º 38' 19.1652" N, 95º 20' 49.5564" W. This location is 86.61 miles away from Dell Rapids, SD and Wells, MN and it would take approximately 1 hour 36 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Okabena, MN, situated 97 miles from Dell Rapids, SD and 94 miles from Wells, MN. It would take 1 hour 36 mins to go from Dell Rapids to Okabena and 1 hour 40 mins to go from Wells to Okabena.