How far is Trent, SD from Colman, SD?
The driving distance from Trent, SD to Colman, SD is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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 Perkins County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trent and Colman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trent and Colman.
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Start on 1st Avenue
9 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on 240th Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · 240th Street
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Take the ramp right toward Brookings
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34: Madison, Colman
1593 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 34
2.1 mi · 3 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Avenue
1224 ft · 34 sec · South Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Trent and Colman.
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.
Brookings
Merge slight left
4.42 mi · 00h 04m
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 Cloudy leaving Trent and Mostly Cloudy near Colman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trent to Colman?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Lone Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Trent and 6.6 miles from Colman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trent and Mostly Cloudy near Colman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trent and Colman. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.39 km).
#1 Trent
Human settlement in Moody County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 226 |
| Coordinates | 43.9063600, -96.6539400 |
| Altitude | 459 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colman
City in Moody County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 213 |
| Coordinates | 43.9824700, -96.8145000 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Avenue (-96.814018, 43.982469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $4.05 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $2.01 | $4.03 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
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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