How far is Sturgis, SD from Gettysburg, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Gettysburg, SD is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Gettysburg.
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Start on Edmunds Street
4 m · 3 sec · Edmunds Street
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Turn right onto Junction Avenue
2100 ft · 44 sec · Junction Avenue
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Turn right onto Lazelle Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn left onto North Highway 83
2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street
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Continue on South Euclid Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit sharp left
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Continue on US Highway 212
4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on West Garfield Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto North Exene Street
691 ft · 30 sec · North Exene Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Exene Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Gettysburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
134 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Sturgis and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Philip is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Sturgis and 116.8 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Gettysburg, 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 then Mostly Sunny near Gettysburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 179.35 mi (288.64 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 Gettysburg
Human settlement in Potter County, South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,085 |
| Coordinates | 45.0116500, -99.9556700 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-99.95567, 45.01165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
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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