How far is Porcupine, SD from Sturgis, SD?
The driving distance from Porcupine, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Porcupine and Sturgis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porcupine and Sturgis.
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Start on Eagle Drive
9 m · 2 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
38 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Big Foot Trail
19.2 mi · 46 min · Big Foot Trail
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 2
6.8 mi · 16 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 2
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Continue on Big Foot Trail
7.9 mi · 19 min · Big Foot Trail
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Continue on Bombing Range Road
6.8 mi · 16 min · Bombing Range Road
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Continue on Main Street
2073 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 44
37.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Highway 44
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 39 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit straight
2533 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
25 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 Porcupine and Sturgis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Highway 44
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 44
37.8 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Porcupine and Mostly Sunny near Sturgis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porcupine to Sturgis?
The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Owanka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Porcupine and 56.4 miles from Sturgis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Porcupine and Mostly Sunny near Sturgis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porcupine and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 99.92 mi (160.8 km).
#1 Porcupine
Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, this census-designated place lies within Oglala Lakota County at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2397100, -102.3309900 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.23 | $16.81 | $33.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.70 | $35.40 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
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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