Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Oldham, SD and Lake Preston, SD.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto CR 10
Continue on CR 10
Turn left onto CR 10
Continue on CR 10
Continue on CR 10
Turn left onto US 14
Turn right onto Main Avenue North
Arrive at destination
4 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.
Turn right onto CR 10 / North Epton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 10 / 212th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 14 / 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Oldham on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 Lake Preston on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
73 ft
Highest Point
1,731 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
35 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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