Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trent, SD
Patrick
Ward, SD
Patrick
Trent to Ward is 26.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via SD Highway 13 and other local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of South Dakota, offering a straightforward transit between two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection without a significant time commitment. Consider this if you need to link up locations in this part of the state efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 13 | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| 223rd Street | 6.4 mi | 15m |
| 478th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| SD Highway 34 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Summit Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Pierce Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Trent, SD and Ward, SD.
Start on 1st Avenue
Turn left onto CR 9A; CR 14
Turn left onto CR 9A
Continue on CR 9A
Turn right onto SD 34
Turn left onto SD 13
Continue on SD 13
Continue on SD 13
Turn right onto CR 4
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 9A / 478th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SD 34 / SD Highway 34
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SD 13 / SD Highway 13
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.82 | $9.63 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Trent on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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 Ward on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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.
You'll spend about 47% of the 26.6 miles on SD Highway 13, with the remaining distance on surface roads like 223rd Street and 478th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 9.3 miles. Expect a transition from highway cruising to more rural, local road conditions as you progress. This shift means you'll notice a change in speed limits and the surrounding landscape.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 9A / 478th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (SD 34 / SD Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
1,757 ft
~26.6 mi in
Elevation Range
252 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
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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