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Distance from Wakpala, SD to Vertrees, KY

Distance

1,188 mi

Time

22 hours 5 mins

Gas Cost

$111 - $215

There are 922.28 miles from Wakpala to Vertrees in southeast direction and 1,188 miles (1,911.90 kilometers) by car, following the I-29 and US-81 route.

Wakpala and Vertrees are 22 hours 5 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Wakpala, SD to Vertrees, KY. The halfway point is Amazonia, MO.

Please note the time difference between Wakpala, SD and Vertrees, KY is 2 hours. The current time in Wakpala is 10:40 am and the current time in Vertrees is 12:40 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Wakpala, SD

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From $14

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From $18

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From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 47.70 gallons of gas to cover the route between Wakpala, SD and Vertrees, KY.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Wakpala to Vertrees is $155.61.

During the route, an average car will release 934.61 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 Vertrees, KY

If you want to meet halfway between Wakpala, SD and Vertrees, KY or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.861282 and -94.816658, or 39º 51' 40.6152" N, 94º 48' 59.9688" W. This location is 593.91 miles away from Wakpala, SD and Vertrees, KY and it would take approximately 11 hours 2 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Amazonia, MO, situated 610 miles from Wakpala, SD and 595 miles from Vertrees, KY. It would take 10 hours 2 mins to go from Wakpala to Amazonia and 9 hours 15 mins to go from Vertrees to Amazonia.