How far is Saint Onge, SD from Kirk, SD?
The driving distance from Saint Onge, SD to Kirk, SD is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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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 Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Onge and Kirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Onge and Kirk.
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Start on Center Street
841 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Onge Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Saint Onge Road
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 85
7.1 mi · 8 min · US Highway 85
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pioneer Way
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pioneer Way
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Continue on US Highway 14A
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14A
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Continue on Glendale Drive
2586 ft · 38 sec · Glendale Drive
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Turn right onto Chicago Street
45 m · 7 sec · Chicago Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Street
107 m · 15 sec · Chicago Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1071 ft · 50 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Mountain View Drive
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Turn left onto Grier Avenue
927 ft · 42 sec · Grier Avenue
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Turn left onto Lost Irishman Road
1473 ft · 1 min · Lost Irishman Road
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Turn left
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Onge and Kirk.
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 sharp left onto US Highway 85
7.09 mi · 00h 08m
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 then Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Saint Onge and Mostly Clear near Kirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Onge to Kirk?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 Saint Onge and 9.8 miles from Kirk.
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 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 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 Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Saint Onge and Mostly Clear near Kirk.
Stop Ideas Near Deadwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deadwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Onge and Kirk. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).
#1 Saint Onge
Unincorporated community in South Dakota
| Population | 364 |
| Coordinates | 44.5466500, -103.7210300 |
| Altitude | 1046 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirk
Kirk is a place in South Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.3430400, -103.7935300 |
| Altitude | 1742 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk (-103.79353, 44.34304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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