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Distance from Wakpala, SD to Light, AR

Distance

1,043 mi

Time

19 hours 42 mins

Gas Cost

$97 - $189

There are 835.53 miles from Wakpala to Light in southeast direction and 1,043 miles (1,678.55 kilometers) by car, following the I-29 and US-81 route.

Wakpala and Light are 19 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Wakpala, SD to Light, AR. The halfway point is Manawa, IA.

Please note the time difference between Wakpala, SD and Light, AR is 1 hour. The current time in Wakpala is 6:21 am and the current time in Light is 7:21 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 41.89 gallons of gas to cover the route between Wakpala, SD and Light, AR.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Wakpala to Light is $136.64.

During the route, an average car will release 820.67 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 Wakpala, SD and Light, AR

If you want to meet halfway between Wakpala, SD and Light, AR or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 41.169769 and -95.822975, or 41º 10' 11.1684" N, 95º 49' 22.71" W. This location is 521.50 miles away from Wakpala, SD and Light, AR and it would take approximately 9 hours 51 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Manawa, IA, situated 496 miles from Wakpala, SD and 551 miles from Light, AR. It would take 8 hours 27 mins to go from Wakpala to Manawa and 9 hours 37 mins to go from Light to Manawa.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Wakpala, SD and Light, AR is Omaha, NE, situated 495 miles from Wakpala, SD and 556 miles from Light, AR. It would take 8 hours 21 mins to go from Wakpala to and 9 hours 40 mins to go from Light to Omaha.