How far is Deadwood, SD from Sturgis, SD?
The driving distance from Deadwood, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deadwood and Sturgis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deadwood and Sturgis.
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Start on Lee Street
56 m · 14 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
105 m · 16 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deadwood Street
67 m · 12 sec · Deadwood Street
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Turn left onto Pioneer Way
2324 ft · 32 sec · Pioneer Way
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Continue on Main Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on Boulder Canyon Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Boulder Canyon Road
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Continue on Lazelle Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street
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Turn right onto Junction Avenue
2100 ft · 41 sec · Junction Avenue
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Turn left onto Edmunds Street
4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deadwood and Sturgis.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deadwood to Sturgis?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Whitewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Deadwood and 6.9 miles from Sturgis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Deadwood and Snow Showers Likely then Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Sturgis.
Stop Ideas Near Whitewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Inn
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City of Sturgis SD
City of Spearfish Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitewood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deadwood and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.91 km).
#1 Deadwood
City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 44.3766500, -103.7296400 |
| Altitude | 1381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6,978 |
| Coordinates | 44.4097100, -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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