How far is Sturgis, SD from Garretson, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Garretson, SD is about 386.5 miles (622 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351 miles (564.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Garretson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Garretson.
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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
348.6 mi · 5 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North Splitrock Boulevard
145 m · 11 sec · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
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Continue on 254th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
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Continue on 485th Avenue
2295 ft · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1 km · 1 min · River Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Garretson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Junction Avenue
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349 mi · 05h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Sturgis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Garretson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Garretson?
The road trip is about 386.5 miles (622 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.8 miles from Sturgis and 193.7 miles from Garretson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351 miles (564.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 $51.44 one way or $102.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Garretson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Sturgis and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Garretson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Garretson. Straight-line distance: 351.01 mi (564.9 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 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garretson (-96.50282, 43.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $3.77 | $51.44 | $102.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.01 | $116.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.48 | $126.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.35 | $144.69 |
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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