How far is Lake Preston, SD from Osceola, SD?
The driving distance from Lake Preston, SD to Osceola, SD is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
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.
Township in Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Preston and Osceola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Preston and Osceola.
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Start on Main Avenue North
889 ft · 40 sec · Main Avenue North
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 14
23.2 mi · 26 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Neosho Street
2746 ft · 38 sec · East Neosho Street
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Turn right onto North Sioux Street;418th Avenue
1699 ft · 47 sec · North Sioux Street;418th Avenue
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Continue on 418th Avenue
6.1 mi · 15 min · 418th Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto School Street
32 m · 5 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Preston and Osceola.
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
23.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near Osceola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Preston to Osceola?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Lake Preston and 15.9 miles from Osceola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lake Preston and Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog near Osceola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Preston and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.42 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 Osceola
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 93 |
| Coordinates | 44.4674700, -97.8387000 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-97.838703, 44.46741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.23 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
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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