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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
329.4 mi · 5 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto 463rd Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · 463rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 265th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 265th Street
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Turn right onto 466th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 466th Avenue
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Continue on South SD Highway 17
9.6 mi · 17 min · South SD Highway 17
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Continue on North Pine Street
855 ft · 19 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
1576 ft · 48 sec · East Boynton Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1925 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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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.
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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329 mi · 05h 11m
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.
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).
#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 Lennox
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2,500 |
| Coordinates | 43.3541500, -96.8920000 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lennox (-96.892, 43.35415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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