How far is Kirk, SD from Central City, SD?
The driving distance from Kirk, SD to Central City, SD is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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 South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirk and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirk and Central City.
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Start on the route
76 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Lost Irishman Road
1473 ft · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road
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Turn right onto Grier Avenue
927 ft · 42 sec · Grier Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Mountain View Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Street
1071 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Chicago Street
152 m · 30 sec · Chicago Street
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Turn left onto Glendale Drive
2586 ft · 33 sec · Glendale Drive
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Continue on US Highway 14A
3167 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 14A
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Turn left onto Golden Gate Street
1483 ft · 41 sec · Golden Gate Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golden Gate Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirk and Central City.
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.
Mountain View Drive
Turn right onto Mountain View Drive
0.65 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Kirk and Mostly Clear near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirk to Central City?
The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Lead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Kirk and 1.4 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kirk and Mostly Clear near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Lead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lead.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirk and Central City. Straight-line distance: 1.89 mi (3.04 km).
#1 Kirk
Kirk is a place in South Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3430400, -103.7935300 |
| Altitude | 1742 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central City
City in Lawrences County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 131 |
| Coordinates | 44.3658200, -103.7724200 |
| Altitude | 1491 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golden Gate Street (-103.772428, 44.365866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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