Origin
Baltic, SD
Afternoon in Baltic on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD covers 9.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 250th Street, 467th Avenue, Lovely Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on 250th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 9.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
250th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near CR 143 / 467th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Turn left onto CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 250th Street | 6.2 mi | 13m |
| 467th Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Lovely Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
250th Street
— 6.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltic, SD and Lyons, SD.
1
Start on Lovely Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lovely Avenue
2
Continue on CR 114
6.2 mi
·
13 min
·
250th Street
3
Turn left onto CR 143
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
467th Avenue
4
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
3rd Street
5
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lyons, SD
Afternoon in Lyons on Thursday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD covers 9.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 250th Street, 467th Avenue, Lovely Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Baltic, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Baltic, SD to Lyons, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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