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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.34 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.92 mi
6.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.92 mi
Kilometers
6.31 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.34 mi
Kilometers
8.6 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM MDT
Return by in Deadwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deadwood
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Kirk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deadwood
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Central City
SD

City in Lawrences County, South Dakota, United States

From Deadwood
2.7 mi
00h 05m
To Kirk
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Street

    56 m · 14 sec · Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    665 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pioneer Way

    1 km · 44 sec · Pioneer Way

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14A

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14A

  6. 6

    Continue on Glendale Drive

    2586 ft · 38 sec · Glendale Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chicago Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Chicago Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Chicago Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1071 ft · 50 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mountain View Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grier Avenue

    927 ft · 42 sec · Grier Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lost Irishman Road

    1473 ft · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    76 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deadwood and Kirk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
264.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14A
2.56 mi · 48%
Mountain View Drive
0.65 mi · 12%
Pioneer Way
0.64 mi · 12%
Glendale Drive
0.49 mi · 9%
Lost Irishman Road
0.28 mi · 5%
3rd Street
0.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
00h 05m from Deadwood
Leave By
8:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Central City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Inn
Stay option 1 mi away

Town Hall Inn

Lead , SD
215 W Main St, Lead, SD 57754
Rating 4.7/5 133 reviews Hotel
Spearfish, South Dakota
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish , SD
Spearfish, SD 57783
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Sturgis SD
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of Sturgis SD

Sturgis , SD
1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Sturgis, SD 57785
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Municipal administration office,Public library
City of Spearfish Public Works Department
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City of Spearfish Public Works Department

Spearfish , SD
420 Canyon St, Spearfish, SD 57783
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deadwood and Kirk. Straight-line distance: 3.92 mi (6.31 km).

Deadwood

#1 Deadwood

City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,294
Coordinates44.3766500, -103.7296400
Altitude1381
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kirk

Kirk is a place in South Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3430400, -103.7935300
Altitude1742
CountryUnited States
Start: Deadwood (-103.72964, 44.37665)
End: Kirk (-103.79353, 44.34304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.72
Round trip
$1.43
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deadwood and Kirk. The current time is 23:50:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.