How far is Sturgis, SD from Hot Springs, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Hot Springs, SD is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Hot Springs.
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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
24.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190: Mount Rushmore, Downtown
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto East Boulevard
1232 ft · 39 sec · East Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on Cambell Street
2448 ft · 54 sec · Cambell Street
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Turn straight onto Cambell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambell Street
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on North Heartland Expressway
2172 ft · 34 sec · North Heartland Expressway
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Continue on South Highway 79
8.1 mi · 9 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on SD Highway 79
9.7 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
9.5 mi · 10 min · Highway 79
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Continue on SD Highway 79
6.2 mi · 7 min · SD Highway 79
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Turn right onto Fall River Road
4 mi · 5 min · Fall River Road
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Continue on Jensen Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Jensen Highway
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Continue on South Chicago Street
1817 ft · 33 sec · South Chicago Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
64 m · 14 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Junction Avenue
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sturgis and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hermosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Sturgis and 42.6 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sturgis and Sunny near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hermosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hermosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 67.6 mi (108.79 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 Hot Springs
City in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,502 |
| Coordinates | 43.4316500, -103.4743600 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hot Springs (-103.47436, 43.43165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.97 | $31.93 |
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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