How far is Kirk, SD from Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Kirk, SD to Spearfish, SD is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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 and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirk and Spearfish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirk and Spearfish.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14A
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Continue on Pioneer Way
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Way
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 85
7.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 85
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Turn left onto I 90 West, US 14 West, US 85 North
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
1541 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
45 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirk and Spearfish.
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 85
Turn left onto US Highway 85
7.5 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kirk to Spearfish?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 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 10.2 miles from Kirk and 10.1 miles from Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 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 $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Kirk and Rain And Snow Showers near Spearfish.
Stop Ideas Near Deadwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
Spearfish, South Dakota
City of Sturgis SD
City of Spearfish Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deadwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirk and Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.24 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 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11,900 |
| Coordinates | 44.4908200, -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-103.859247, 44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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