Origin
Osceola, SD
Late night in Osceola on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osceola, 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
47m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osceola, SD
Dmytro Koplyk
Lake Preston, SD
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Trip Overview
This 31.8-mile journey from Osceola, South Dakota, to Lake Preston, South Dakota, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 47 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily travel on US Highway 14, with some segments on 418th Avenue and 4th Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 14 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| 418th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Neosho Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Sioux Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 14
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osceola, SD and Lake Preston, SD.
1
Start on School Street
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 39
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
418th Avenue
4
Continue on CR 39
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Sioux Street;418th Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 14
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Neosho Street
6
Continue on US 14
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 14
7
Continue on US 14
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
8
Turn left onto Main Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Avenue North
9
Arrive at destination
Main Avenue North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Osceola, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 39 / 418th Avenue
Turn left onto CR 39 / 418th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 14 / East Neosho Street
Turn left onto US 14 / East Neosho Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Main Avenue North
Turn left onto Main Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
31°F
Oldham, SD
16 mi in
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
19 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
47m 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 highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roads like US Highway 14. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles along US Highway 14, providing a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely a highway experience, the inclusion of local roads like 418th Avenue and 4th Avenue means you’ll get a feel for the varied road conditions within South Dakota. This drive offers a straightforward, efficient connection between two points.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on US Highway 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and 418th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Osceola, SD to Lake Preston, SD is easy. At 47m with 73% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 39 / 418th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 14 / East Neosho Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on US Highway 14. 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: near the start (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 39 / 418th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 14 / East Neosho Street): 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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