Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirk, SD
Luis Quintero
Englewood, SD
Julio Lopez
Kirk, SD to Englewood, SD is 6.6 miles and takes about 16m via US Highway 14A, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward transition between two points in South Dakota. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking to connect two nearby locations efficiently without a significant time commitment. You'll find it's a simple drive, primarily utilizing a main highway before transitioning to local roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14A | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Brownsville Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain View Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Rochford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lost Irishman Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kirk, SD and Englewood, SD.
Start on this road
Continue on Lost Irishman Road
Turn right onto Grier Avenue
Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
Continue on Chicago Street
Turn right onto US 14A; US 85 Truck
Continue on US 14A; US 85
Continue on US 14A; US 85
Turn left onto FSR 17
Turn left onto FSR 227
Turn left onto Englewood Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Grier Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 14A; US 85 Truck / Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Englewood Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
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, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Kirk on Wednesday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
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 Englewood on Wednesday
Local time
1:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 route involves 47% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on US Highway 14A covering 3.1 miles. After leaving the highway, you'll transition to surface roads like Brownsville Road and Mountain View Drive. Expect a mix of conditions, starting with highway cruising before moving into a more local road feel. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
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 around 0.3 miles in near Grier Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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: at 0.3 miles (Grier Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Mountain View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
697 ft
Total Descent
873 ft
Highest Point
5,948 ft
~5.2 mi in
Elevation Range
697 ft
Notable High Points
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 6.6 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 (47%). 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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