How far is Sturgis, SD from Medary, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Medary, SD is about 409 miles (658.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
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.
City in and county seat of Lyman 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 Medary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Medary.
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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
338.8 mi · 5 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nunda, Ward, Rest Area
1323 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 223rd Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 223rd Street
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Turn right onto 471st Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 471st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 471st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Medary.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Junction Avenue
Continue straight
339 mi · 05h 20m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Medary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Medary?
The road trip is about 409 miles (658.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.1 miles from Sturgis and 204.9 miles from Medary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 $54.42 one way or $108.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Medary, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Medary.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Medary. Straight-line distance: 332.56 mi (535.2 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 Medary
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.2096900, -96.7867200 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medary (-96.78672, 44.20969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 658 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 06m |
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 | $54.42 | $108.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.37 | $122.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.16 | $134.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.54 | $153.07 |
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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