How far is Lead, SD from Sturgis, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lead and Sturgis is 13.26 miles (21.33 km).
Flight distance from Lead, SD to Sturgis, SD is 13.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lead, South Dakota to Sturgis, South Dakota is: 16.9 miles (27.19 km) by car.
Driving from Lead to Sturgis will take approximately 00 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Lead
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2947 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.3522100 |
| Longitude | -103.7652000 |
| Altitude | 1589 |
| 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 Lead and Sturgis
The distance between Lead and Sturgis is 27 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 18 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.
There is no time difference between Lead and Sturgis. The current time is 20:04:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.26 liters (0.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lead and Sturgis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lead to Sturgis is $2.1 (diesel $2.81).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $2.1 | $2.22 | $2.5 | $2.81 |
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 Lead and Sturgis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
