How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Sturgis, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Sturgis is 202.88 miles (326.5 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Sturgis, SD is 202.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Fort Thompson to Sturgis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Sturgis, South Dakota is: 237.74 miles (382.61 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Sturgis will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6978 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°24'35"N 103°30'33"W |
| Latitude | 44.4097100 |
| Longitude | -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sturgis: Edmunds Street (-103.50908,44.409706)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Thompson and Sturgis
The distance between Fort Thompson and Sturgis is 383 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Thompson, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Fort Thompson is 15:08:26, although it is 14:08:26 in Sturgis.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.76 liters (8.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Sturgis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Sturgis is $29.6 (diesel $39.58).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $29.6 | $31.18 | $35.23 | $39.58 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Sturgis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
