How far is Sturgis, SD from Lennox, SD?

The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Lennox, SD is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 337.4 miles (543 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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
377.37 mi
06h 16m
Flight
337.4 mi
543 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
337.4 mi
Kilometers
543 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.37 mi
Kilometers
607.32 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-15T12:24
Arrive Lennox
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 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
11:26 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Sturgis
188.3 mi
03h 08m
To Lennox
189.1 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    329.4 mi · 5 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 463rd Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · 463rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 265th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 265th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 466th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 466th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South SD Highway 17

    9.6 mi · 17 min · South SD Highway 17

  12. 12

    Continue on North Pine Street

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue

    1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction Avenue
357 mi · 94%
South SD Highway 17
9.56 mi · 3%
463rd Avenue
4.42 mi · 1%
466th Avenue
3.04 mi · 1%
265th Street
3.01 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction Avenue

Continue straight

329 mi · 05h 11m

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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
337.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 08m from Sturgis
Leave By
11:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sturgis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Sturgis and 189.1 miles from Lennox.

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

The direct path is about 337.4 miles (543 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 $50.23 one way or $100.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Sturgis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lennox.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Lennox. Straight-line distance: 337.4 mi (543 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
Lennox

#2 Lennox

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population2,500
Coordinates43.3541500, -96.8920000
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.41 L · about $50.23
Round trip
$100.46
26.64 gal · 100.82 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.23 $100.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.65 $113.30
Premium $4.65 $61.99 $123.98
Diesel $5.30 $70.65 $141.30

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Lennox, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 12:24:05, although it is 13:24:05 in Lennox.

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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.