How far is Sturgis, SD from Beresford, SD?

The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Beresford, SD is about 403.6 miles (649.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.6 mi
06h 28m
Flight
348.4 mi
560.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.4 mi
Kilometers
560.69 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.6 mi
Kilometers
649.53 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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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 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-23T06:10
Arrive Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennebec
SD

City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Sturgis
201.4 mi
03h 14m
To Beresford
202.2 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edmunds Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Edmunds Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Junction Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    338.5 mi · 5 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2349 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1690 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1148 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Beresford.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction Avenue
402 mi · 100%
West Cedar Street
1.18 mi
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Edmunds Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction Avenue

Continue straight

338 mi · 05h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
348.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennebec
03h 14m from Sturgis
Leave By
11:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sturgis and Chance Rain Showers near Beresford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403.6 miles (649.5 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.4 miles from Sturgis and 202.2 miles from Beresford.

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

The direct path is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.70 one way or $107.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sturgis and Chance Rain Showers near Beresford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Beresford. Straight-line distance: 348.4 mi (560.69 km).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population6,978
Coordinates44.4097100, -103.5090800
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Beresford

#2 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Beresford (-96.77366, 43.08054)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.24 gal
53.91 L · about $53.70
Round trip
$107.40
28.48 gal · 107.82 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.1 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.70 $107.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.56 $121.13
Premium $4.65 $66.27 $132.55
Diesel $5.30 $75.53 $151.06

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Beresford, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 06:10:25, although it is 07:10:25 in Beresford.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.