Nearby towns & shopping
Around the Area
Java is a small town, and most of us drive to the next town over for something. Here are the nearby towns, with their websites, and the bigger cities where people go for groceries and supplies. Drive times are approximate.
Close to Java (about 10 to 45 minutes)
Selby, SD
Walworth County (county seat)
About 10 miles west
The closest bigger town, with the courthouse, school, and everyday errands.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Bowdle, SD
Edmunds County
About 15 miles east
A neighboring small town just east of Java.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Mobridge, SD
Walworth County
About 35 miles west
On the Missouri River and Lake Oahe. The largest town nearby, with more stores, medical care, and services.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Roscoe, SD
Edmunds County
About 30 miles east
Located where US Highway 12 meets County Road 247.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Eureka, SD
McPherson County
About 30 miles northeast on Highway 10
Known for kuchen, South Dakota's state dessert. Has a lake, park, and golf course.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Herreid, SD
Campbell County
About 30 miles northwest on Highway 83
Close to the North Dakota line.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Gettysburg, SD
Potter County (county seat)
About 40 miles south
The county seat of Potter County, south of Java.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Ipswich, SD
Edmunds County (county seat)
About 45 miles east
The Edmunds County seat, about 25 miles west of Aberdeen.
- Groceries, gas, and supplies: [ADD LOCAL STORES]
Where we go for groceries and supplies
For big grocery runs, hardware, farm supplies, pharmacy, clothing, and vehicle parts, most people head to one of these three cities. Call ahead for store hours.
Aberdeen, SD
About 70 miles east, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes
Known as the "Hub City" and the third largest city in South Dakota. Best for big box stores, groceries, medical care, and dining.
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- Hardware and farm supply: [ADD]
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Pierre, SD
About 100 miles south, roughly 1 hour 45 minutes
The state capital, on the Missouri River.
- Grocery stores: [ADD]
- Hardware and farm supply: [ADD]
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Bismarck, ND
About 2 to 2.5 hours north
The North Dakota capital on the Missouri River, and the biggest shopping area in the region, including Kirkwood Mall.
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Planning a trip?
Check the weather and road conditions before you go. Winter storms can close highways quickly.
Know a good store, shop, or service in a nearby town? Contact us and we will add it.
Looking for something closer to home? See the Java bar and cafe hours or go back to the Town of Java home page.
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