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Distance from Reliance, SD to Alpha, KY

Distance

1,131 mi

Time

20 hours 37 mins

Gas Cost

$105 - $205

There are 910.50 miles from Reliance to Alpha in southeast direction and 1,131 miles (1,820.17 kilometers) by car, following the I-29 route.

Reliance and Alpha are 20 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Reliance, SD to Alpha, KY. The halfway point is Emma, MO.

Reliance, SD and Alpha, KY are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 9:15 am.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Reliance, 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 45.42 gallons of gas to cover the route between Reliance, SD and Alpha, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Reliance to Alpha is $148.16.

During the route, an average car will release 889.89 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 Reliance, SD and Alpha, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Reliance, SD and Alpha, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.977856 and -93.471130, or 38º 58' 40.2816" N, 93º 28' 16.068" W. This location is 565.50 miles away from Reliance, SD and Alpha, KY and it would take approximately 10 hours 18 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Emma, MO, situated 575 miles from Reliance, SD and 562 miles from Alpha, KY. It would take 8 hours 7 mins to go from Reliance to Emma and 8 hours 49 mins to go from Alpha to Emma.