How far is Sturgis, SD from Milbank, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Milbank, SD is about 483.2 miles (777.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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 08h 03m.
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.
Township in Brule County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Milbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Milbank.
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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
66.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North SD 15, SD 28: Toronto, Estelline
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 28
3.9 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 28
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
11.9 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on SD Highway 15
9.1 mi · 14 min · SD Highway 15
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 212
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
18.8 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on South Dakota Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Dakota Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1333 ft · 19 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Milbank.
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 Patchy Fog near Milbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Milbank?
The road trip is about 483.2 miles (777.7 km) and usually takes 08h 03m 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?
Pukwana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.2 miles from Sturgis and 242 miles from Milbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.8 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 $64.30 one way or $128.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Milbank, 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 Patchy Fog near Milbank.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Milbank. Straight-line distance: 341.4 mi (549.43 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 Milbank
City in and county seat of Grand County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 45.2191300, -96.6356200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milbank (-96.63562, 45.21913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 778 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $64.30 | $128.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.51 | $145.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $79.35 | $158.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $90.43 | $180.87 |
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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