How far is Deadwood, SD from Kirk, SD?
The driving distance from Deadwood, SD to Kirk, SD is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lawrences County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deadwood and Kirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deadwood and Kirk.
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Start on Lee Street
56 m · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
665 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
78 m · 12 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Pioneer Way
1 km · 44 sec · Pioneer Way
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Continue on US Highway 14A
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14A
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Continue on Glendale Drive
2586 ft · 38 sec · Glendale Drive
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Turn right onto Chicago Street
45 m · 7 sec · Chicago Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Street
107 m · 15 sec · Chicago Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1071 ft · 50 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Mountain View Drive
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Turn left onto Grier Avenue
927 ft · 42 sec · Grier Avenue
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Turn left onto Lost Irishman Road
1473 ft · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road
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Turn left
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deadwood and Kirk.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 14A
Continue on US Highway 14A
2.56 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deadwood and Chance Rain Showers near Kirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deadwood to Kirk?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Deadwood and 2.7 miles from Kirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Deadwood and Chance Rain Showers near Kirk.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deadwood and Kirk. Straight-line distance: 3.92 mi (6.31 km).
#1 Deadwood
City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 44.3766500, -103.7296400 |
| Altitude | 1381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirk
Kirk is a place in South Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3430400, -103.7935300 |
| Altitude | 1742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk (-103.79353, 44.34304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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