Origin
Egan, SD
Late night in Egan on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egan, SD to Trent, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egan, SD
Patrick
Trent, SD
Patrick
Trip Overview
Egan to Trent is 6.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via 478th Avenue, South Pierce Street, and East 3rd Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two small South Dakota towns, perfect for a brief journey. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a relaxed pace. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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
This drive is characterized by frequent turns rather than long, sweeping stretches. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 6.7 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along 478th Avenue. As you transition through South Pierce Street and East 3rd Street, be prepared for a more town-like driving experience with more frequent adjustments. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the road ahead, demanding your attention for navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
478th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 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 early in the drive near CR 9A / South Pierce Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Egan, SD to Trent, SD is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9A / South Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 9A / South Pierce Street
Turn right onto CR 9A / South Pierce Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
1st Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 478th Avenue | 6.1 mi | 14m |
| South Pierce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
478th Avenue
— 6.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egan, SD and Trent, SD.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto CR 9A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Pierce Street
3
Continue on CR 9A
6.1 mi
·
14 min
·
478th Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 9A; CR 14
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
1st Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
1st Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Trent, SD
Late night in Trent on Friday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 Egan, SD to Trent, SD covers 6.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 478th Avenue, South Pierce Street, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Egan, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 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 Egan, SD to Trent, SD is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 9A / South Pierce Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (CR 9A; CR 14 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Egan, SD to Trent, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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