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Trip from Saint Onge, SD to Kirk, SD

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

19.5 mi

31 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Saint Onge, SD, SD

Saint Onge, SD

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Downtown Kirk, SD, SD

Kirk, SD

Luis Quintero

Trip Overview

This quick 19.5-mile drive from Saint Onge to Kirk in South Dakota should only take about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on US Highway 85 and US Highway 14A, with a short section of Saint Onge Road connecting them. Given the short duration and minimal distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a very reasonable $3. This route offers a straightforward transit through the Great Plains region, ideal for travelers looking for efficiency and simplicity on their road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 85 7.1 mi 8m
Saint Onge Road 5.8 mi 10m
US Highway 14A 2.6 mi 2m
Pioneer Way 1.1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Mountain View Drive 0.7 mi 2m
Glendale Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Lost Irishman Road 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 85 — 7.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Onge, SD and Kirk, SD.

1

Start on CR 560

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Center Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 230

5.8 mi · 10 min · Saint Onge Road
3

Turn sharp left onto US 85

7.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 85
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 14A; US 85

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on US 14A; US 85

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Way
6

Continue on US 14A; US 85 Truck

2.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 14A
7

Continue on US 14A; US 85 Truck

0.5 mi · 37 sec · Glendale Drive
8

Turn right onto Chicago Street

147 ft · 6 sec · Chicago Street
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Chicago Street

350 ft · 15 sec · Chicago Street
10

Continue on 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · 3rd Street
11

Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

0.7 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Drive
12

Turn left onto Grier Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Grier Avenue
13

Turn left onto Lost Irishman Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road
14

Turn left

249 ft · 18 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.2 — 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 230 / Saint Onge Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 230 / Saint Onge Road

Navigation decision point

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 14A; US 85 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 14A; US 85 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
18.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Chicago Street

Turn right onto Chicago Street

Navigation decision point

5
18.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Chicago Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Chicago Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | Lost Irishman Road

Turn left onto Lost Irishman Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.88 one way

$5.76 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.18 $6.36
premium $4.72 $3.62 $7.24
diesel $4.80 $3.68 $7.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.05 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Saint Onge, SD

Morning in Saint Onge on Sunday

Local time

8:44 AM

MDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Clear

W 7 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 30 at 12:45AM CDT until June 30 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 30 at 12:45AM CDT until June 30 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Destination

Kirk, SD

Morning in Kirk on Sunday

Local time

8:44 AM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Clear

SW 3 to 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 30 at 12:45AM CDT until June 30 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 30 at 12:45AM CDT until June 30 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

31m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 49% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on major roads like US Highway 85, including one uninterrupted segment of 7.1 miles. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster highway sections and potentially more local or varied road conditions. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts between open highway travel and possibly more winding or community-focused routes as you transition between Saint Onge and Kirk.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on US Highway 85.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 230 / Saint Onge Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 230 / Saint Onge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 14A; US 85 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,775 ft 3,432 ft

Total Climb

2,551 ft

Total Descent

209 ft

Highest Point

5,775 ft

~19.5 mi in

Elevation Range

2,343 ft

Notable High Points

4,720 ft at ~12.5 miles +6 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Saint Onge, SD

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on US Highway 85. 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 230 / Saint Onge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (US 14A; US 85 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (Chicago Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kirk, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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