Origin
Lyons, SD
Late night in Lyons on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyons, SD to Baltic, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baltic, SD
Raul Kozenevski
Trip Overview
Lyons to Baltic is 9.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via 250th Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of South Dakota. Expect a turn-heavy local road experience, making it a straightforward local trip rather than a scenic journey. It's an easy connection perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 250th Street | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| 467th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Lovely Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
250th Street
— 6.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, SD and Baltic, SD.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto CR 143
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
467th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 114
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
250th Street
4
Continue on Lovely Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lovely Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
Lovely Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 114 / 250th Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR 114 / 250th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Baltic, SD
Late night in Baltic on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 route is characterized by its numerous turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles along 250th Street. You'll navigate a series of local roads, including 467th Avenue and Lovely Avenue, demanding your attention with frequent adjustments. It's a classic example of a turn-heavy local drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on 250th Street.
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 around 0.2 miles in near CR 143 / 467th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lyons, SD to Baltic, SD is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 114 / 250th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 6.2 miles on 250th Street. 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (CR 114 / 250th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baltic, 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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