How far is Kirk, SD from Preston, SD?
The driving distance from Kirk, SD to Preston, SD is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirk and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirk and Preston.
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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
2074 ft · 32 sec · US Highway 14A
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Turn left onto Cutting Mine Road
3.5 mi · 13 min · Cutting Mine Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Richmond Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wharf Mine Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Wharf Mine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wharf Mine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirk and Preston.
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.
Cutting Mine Road
Turn left onto Cutting Mine Road
3.46 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Kirk and Rain And Snow Showers near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirk to Preston?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Kirk and 4.9 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Kirk and Rain And Snow Showers near Preston.
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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City of Spearfish Public Works Department
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 Kirk and Preston. Straight-line distance: 4.76 mi (7.66 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 Preston
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 184 |
| Coordinates | 44.3577600, -103.8877000 |
| Altitude | 1789 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-103.887381, 44.357802)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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