How far is Hot Springs, SD from Sturgis, SD?
The driving distance from Hot Springs, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Sturgis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Sturgis.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto University Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chicago Street
1817 ft · 31 sec · South Chicago Street
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Continue on Jensen Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Jensen Highway
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Continue on Fall River Road
4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Turn left onto SD Highway 79
6.2 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
9.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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Continue on SD Highway 79
9.7 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on South Highway 79
8.1 mi · 9 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on South Heartland Expressway
2172 ft · 34 sec · South Heartland Expressway
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on Cambell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambell Street
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Turn slight right onto East Saint Joseph Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3281 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto East Boulevard
833 ft · 28 sec · East Boulevard
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Omaha Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Gillette
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right 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 Hot Springs and Sturgis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Hot Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Sturgis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Sturgis?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hermosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Hot Springs and 46.2 miles from Sturgis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Hot Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Sturgis.
Stop Ideas Near Hermosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hermosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 67.6 mi (108.79 km).
#1 Hot Springs
City in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,502 |
| Coordinates | 43.4316500, -103.4743600 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
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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