How far is Lake Preston, SD from Arlington, SD?
The driving distance from Lake Preston, SD to Arlington, SD is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Preston and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Preston and Arlington.
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Start on Main Avenue North
889 ft · 43 sec · Main Avenue North
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
3275 ft · 1 min · 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
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Continue on US Highway 14
11.3 mi · 13 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Elm Street
2690 ft · 1 min · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
34 m · 3 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 Lake Preston and Arlington.
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 14
Continue on US Highway 14
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lake Preston and Rain Showers Likely near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Preston to Arlington?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Hetland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Lake Preston and 6.3 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Preston and Rain Showers Likely near Arlington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Preston and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 12.06 mi (19.41 km).
#1 Lake Preston
Human settlement in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 558 |
| Coordinates | 44.3635800, -97.3772900 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
City in Kingsbury and Brookings counties in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 864 |
| Coordinates | 44.3644100, -97.1331200 |
| Altitude | 562 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street North (-97.133251, 44.3645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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