How far is Sturgis, SD from Mission, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Mission, SD is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Human settlement in United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Mission.
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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
134.7 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1651 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42 mi · 48 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Mission.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Junction Avenue
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135 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Mission?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Sturgis and 103.5 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Mission, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturgis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mission.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Mission. Straight-line distance: 161.2 mi (259.43 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 Mission
City in Todd County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 43.3058400, -100.6581900 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-100.65819, 43.30584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $4.27 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $32.75 | $65.49 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $36.92 | $73.85 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $45.82 | $91.65 |
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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