Origin
Egan, SD
Late night in Egan on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egan, SD to Trent, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egan, SD
Patrick
Trent, SD
Patrick
Trip Overview
Egan to Trent is 6.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via 478th Avenue, South Pierce Street, and East 3rd Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two small South Dakota towns, perfect for a brief journey. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a relaxed pace. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 478th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| South Pierce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
478th Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egan, SD and Trent, SD.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto CR 9A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Pierce Street
3
Continue on CR 9A
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
478th Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 9A; CR 14
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
1st Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 9A / South Pierce Street
Turn right onto CR 9A / South Pierce Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
1st Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Trent, SD
Late night in Trent on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
43 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, sweeping stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 6.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along 478th Avenue. As you transition through South Pierce Street and East 3rd Street, be prepared for a more town-like driving experience with more frequent adjustments. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the road ahead, demanding your attention for navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on 478th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9A / South Pierce Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Egan, SD to Trent, SD is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9A / South Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on 478th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9A / South Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trent, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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