How far is Kirk, SD from Saint Onge, SD?

The driving distance from Kirk, SD to Saint Onge, SD is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
19.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.46 mi
Kilometers
31.31 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Onge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM MDT
Return by in Kirk
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirk
2026-04-23T04:44
Arrive Saint Onge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kirk
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
Deadwood
SD

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

From Kirk
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Saint Onge
9.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph W
Destination
51°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 40 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kirk and Saint Onge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kirk and Saint Onge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Lost Irishman Road

    1473 ft · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grier Avenue

    927 ft · 42 sec · Grier Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mountain View Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mountain View Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Street

    1071 ft · 47 sec · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chicago Street

    152 m · 30 sec · Chicago Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glendale Drive

    2586 ft · 33 sec · Glendale Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 14A

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14A

  9. 9

    Continue on Pioneer Way

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 85

    7.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 85

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Saint Onge Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Saint Onge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Center Street

    841 ft · 37 sec · Center Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 85
7.07 mi · 36%
Saint Onge Road
5.81 mi · 30%
US Highway 14A
2.56 mi · 13%
Pioneer Way
1.15 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.81 mi · 4%
Mountain View Drive
0.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 85

Turn left onto US Highway 85

7.07 mi · 00h 08m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deadwood
00h 15m from Kirk
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Kirk and Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Saint Onge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kirk to Saint Onge?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Deadwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Kirk and 9.7 miles from Saint Onge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Kirk and Rain Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Saint Onge.

Stop Ideas Near Deadwood

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 Deadwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Inn
Stay option 5.5 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 8.3 mi away

Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish , SD
Spearfish, SD 57783
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Sturgis SD
Meeting point 10.2 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 8.3 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 Deadwood.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirk and Saint Onge. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).

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#1 Kirk

Kirk is a place in South Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.3430400, -103.7935300
Altitude1742
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Onge

Unincorporated community in South Dakota

Population364
Coordinates44.5466500, -103.7210300
Altitude1046
CountryUnited States
Start: Lost Irishman Road (-103.791027, 44.346094)
End: Center Street (-103.72103, 44.546651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 Kirk and Saint Onge. The current time is 04:44:08.

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.