How far is Sturgis, SD from Box Elder, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Box Elder, SD is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Box Elder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Box Elder.
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Start on Edmunds Street
4 m · 6 sec · Edmunds Street
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Turn left onto Junction Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1546 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1711 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Box Elder, Elisworth AirForce Base, Commercial Gate
1314 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Highway 1416
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway 1416
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Turn right onto Oak Street
111 m · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
29 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Box Elder.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Junction Avenue
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely leaving Sturgis and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Box Elder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Box Elder?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blackhawk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Sturgis and 17.6 miles from Box Elder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely around Sturgis and Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain near Box Elder.
Stop Ideas Near Blackhawk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Willow Park
Box Elder City Hall
Box Elder Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blackhawk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Box Elder. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.22 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,165 |
| Coordinates | 44.1124900, -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-103.068237, 44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.15 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.36 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
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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