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Trip from Iroquois, SD to Oldham, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h

Distance

37.3 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Iroquois, SD, SD

Iroquois, SD

Leeloo The First

Downtown Oldham, SD, SD

Oldham, SD

Luis Quintero

Trip Overview

The drive from Iroquois, SD to Oldham, SD covers 37.3 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 14, 445th Avenue, 212th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on US Highway 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 37.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h highway drive covering 37.3 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 14 and 445th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.2 miles on US Highway 14.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 14 and 445th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Washita Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Iroquois, SD to Oldham, SD is easy. At 1h with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Washita Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Ottowa Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (CR 10 / Park Avenue South): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Washita Street

Turn right onto East Washita Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Ottowa Street

Turn left onto South Ottowa Street

Navigation decision point

4
24.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | CR 10 / Park Avenue South

Turn right onto CR 10 / Park Avenue South

Navigation decision point

4
31.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | CR 10 / 445th Avenue

Turn right onto CR 10 / 445th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
37.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 14 23.2 mi 26m
445th Avenue 5.5 mi 13m
212th Street 3.2 mi 7m
442nd Avenue 3 mi 7m
1st Street Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Park Avenue South 0.5 mi 1m
1st Street Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
East Neosho Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 14 — 23.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iroquois, SD and Oldham, SD.

1

Start on South Quapaw Street

35 ft · 3 sec · South Quapaw Street
2

Turn right onto East Washita Street

442 ft · 17 sec · East Washita Street
3

Turn left onto South Ottowa Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Ottowa Street
4

Turn right onto US 14

0.3 mi · 21 sec · East Neosho Street
5

Continue on US 14

23 mi · 26 min · US Highway 14
6

Continue on US 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street Northwest;1st Street Southwest
7

Continue on US 14

0.3 mi · 51 sec · 1st Street Northeast;1st Street Southeast
8

Turn right onto CR 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue South
9

Continue on CR 10

3.0 mi · 7 min · 442nd Avenue
10

Continue on CR 10

3.2 mi · 7 min · 212th Street
11

Turn right onto CR 10

5.5 mi · 13 min · 445th Avenue
12

Continue on CR 10

0.3 mi · 47 sec · North Epton Avenue
13

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Iroquois, SD · 21m into the drive

Downtown Lake Preston, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Preston, SD

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Preston, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Preston, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Iroquois, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oldham, SD

The final approach into Oldham, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.83 one way

$11.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.40 $12.81
premium $4.89 $7.18 $14.36
diesel $5.61 $8.24 $16.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Iroquois, SD

Late night in Iroquois on Friday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oldham, SD

Late night in Oldham on Friday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

37°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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 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 Iroquois, SD to Oldham, SD covers 37.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 14, 445th Avenue, 212th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Iroquois, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 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 Iroquois, SD to Oldham, SD is easy. At 1h with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Washita Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Ottowa Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (CR 10 / Park Avenue South): Navigation decision point.

The route from Iroquois, SD to Oldham, 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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