Origin
Oldham, SD
Late night in Oldham on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oldham, SD to Lake Preston, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oldham, SD
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Lake Preston, SD
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Trip Overview
This short 13.1-mile drive from Oldham to Lake Preston in South Dakota is a quick trip, taking about 32 minutes to complete. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an easy and economical option. As it's entirely within the Great Plains region, you'll experience consistent, open landscapes throughout. This route is ideal as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The primary roads you'll navigate are 445th Avenue, 212th Street, and 442nd Avenue, offering a straightforward local journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 445th Avenue | 5.5 mi | 13m |
| 212th Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| 442nd Avenue | 3 mi | 7m |
| Park Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Epton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
445th Avenue
— 5.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oldham, SD and Lake Preston, SD.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto CR 10
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Epton Avenue
3
Continue on CR 10
5.5 mi
·
13 min
·
445th Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 10
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
212th Street
5
Continue on CR 10
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
442nd Avenue
6
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue South
7
Turn left onto US 14
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
8
Turn right onto Main Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Avenue North
9
Arrive at destination
Main Avenue North
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 10 / North Epton Avenue
Turn right onto CR 10 / North Epton Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 10 / 212th Street
Turn left onto CR 10 / 212th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 14 / 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
Turn left onto US 14 / 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Main Avenue North
Turn right onto Main Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lake Preston, SD
Late night in Lake Preston on Sunday
Local time
2:46 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
42 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
32m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on 445th Avenue. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, so staying alert is key. The character of the road remains consistently local and direct, without any significant shifts in terrain or road type as you progress from Oldham to Lake Preston.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on 445th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 10 / North Epton Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 10 / North Epton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (CR 10 / 212th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 14 / 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 5.5 miles on 445th 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 10 / North Epton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (CR 10 / 212th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 14 / 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Preston, 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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