How far is Beresford, SD from Sturgis, SD?

The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.51 mi
05h 42m
Flight
348.4 mi
560.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.4 mi
Kilometers
560.69 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.51 mi
Kilometers
649.39 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM MDT
Return by in Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beresford
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beresford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Kennebec
SD

City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Beresford
201.5 mi
02h 51m
To Sturgis
202 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beresford and Sturgis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beresford and Sturgis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    364.1 mi · 5 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edmunds Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beresford and Sturgis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
364 mi · 90%
West Cedar Street
37.9 mi · 9%
I 90 Business
1.43 mi
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Edmunds Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

364 mi · 05h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
348.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebec
02h 51m from Beresford
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beresford and Rain And Snow Showers near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beresford to Sturgis?

The road trip is about 403.5 miles (649.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.5 miles from Beresford and 202 miles from Sturgis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.70 one way or $107.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Beresford and Sturgis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beresford and Rain And Snow Showers near Sturgis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 348.4 mi (560.69 km).

Beresford

#1 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Sturgis

#2 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population6,978
Coordinates44.4097100, -103.5090800
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.773661, 43.080559)
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.24 gal
53.9 L · about $53.70
Round trip
$107.40
28.48 gal · 107.8 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.1 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.70 $107.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.56 $121.13
Premium $4.65 $66.27 $132.55
Diesel $5.30 $75.53 $151.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Beresford, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Beresford is 04:20:37, although it is 03:20:37 in Sturgis.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.