How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Sturgis, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid Valley and Sturgis is 29.97 miles (48.23 km).
Flight distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Sturgis, SD is 29.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, South Dakota to Sturgis, South Dakota is: 33.76 miles (54.34 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid Valley to Sturgis will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8260 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°3'45"N 103°8'47"W |
| Latitude | 44.0624900 |
| Longitude | -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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 Rapid Valley and Sturgis
The distance between Rapid Valley and Sturgis is 54 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 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 Rapid Valley and Sturgis. The current time is 09:46:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.51 liters (1.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid Valley and Sturgis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid Valley to Sturgis is $4.2 (diesel $5.62).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $4.2 | $4.43 | $5 | $5.62 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapid Valley and Sturgis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
