How far is Harrisburg, SD from Sturgis, SD?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.5 miles (556.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
383.06 mi
05h 18m
Flight
345.58 mi
556.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.58 mi
Kilometers
556.15 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.06 mi
Kilometers
616.47 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Sat, Apr 25, 6:57 PM MDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 26, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-25T14:39
Arrive Sturgis
Sat, Apr 25, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Harrisburg
191.3 mi
02h 39m
To Sturgis
191.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Willow Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on 273rd Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · 273rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

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

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    364.1 mi · 5 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Edmunds Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
10 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
364 mi · 95%
273rd Street
16 mi · 4%
East Willow Street
1.78 mi
I 90 Business
1.43 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
345.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
02h 39m from Harrisburg
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harrisburg and Snow Showers Likely near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.3 miles from Harrisburg and 191.8 miles from Sturgis.

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

The direct path is about 345.5 miles (556.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.98 one way or $101.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harrisburg and Snow Showers Likely near Sturgis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 345.58 mi (556.15 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
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: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.17 L · about $50.98
Round trip
$101.97
27.04 gal · 102.34 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.98 $101.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.50 $115.00
Premium $4.65 $62.92 $125.84
Diesel $5.30 $71.71 $143.42

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harrisburg, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Harrisburg is 14:39:35, although it is 13:39:35 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.