Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flandreau, SD
Julio Lopez
Trent, SD
Patrick
Flandreau, SD to Trent, SD is 13.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via 478th Avenue and SD Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two small South Dakota communities. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to navigate, making it a convenient option for a quick local excursion or a connection to a larger trip. With minimal distance and duration, this route offers a flexible and accessible journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 478th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| SD Highway 34 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| SD Highway 13 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Summit Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Pierce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pipestone Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Wind Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Flandreau, SD and Trent, SD.
Start on East 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto North Wind Street
Turn left onto SD 32
Turn right onto SD 13
Continue on SD 13
Turn right onto SD 34
Turn left onto CR 9A
Continue on CR 9A
Turn right onto CR 9A; CR 14
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Wind Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SD 32 / East Pipestone Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SD 13 / South Summit Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SD 34 / SD Highway 34
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Flandreau on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Afternoon in Trent on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive features a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience a 6.1-mile stretch on 478th Avenue, which forms the initial part of your route. As you progress, the drive transitions to include sections of SD Highway 34 and SD Highway 13, offering a blend of road types. The overall feel is likely to be a comfortable pace, characteristic of rural South Dakota driving, without extended periods on high-speed interstates.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Wind Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Wind Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SD 32 / East Pipestone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SD 13 / South Summit Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
209 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
1,667 ft
~2.9 mi in
Elevation Range
162 ft
Founded 1902
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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