How far is Sturgis, SD from Mobridge, SD?

The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Mobridge, SD is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.25 mi
05h 01m
Flight
169.54 mi
272.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.54 mi
Kilometers
272.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.25 mi
Kilometers
351.24 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-23T06:02
Arrive Mobridge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 2:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Faith
SD

City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States

From Sturgis
108.9 mi
02h 30m
To Mobridge
109.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 32 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edmunds Street

    4 m · 3 sec · Edmunds Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Junction Avenue

    2100 ft · 44 sec · Junction Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lazelle Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street

  4. 4

    Continue on SD Highway 34

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min · SD Highway 34

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    27.4 mi · 41 min · State Highway 73

  6. 6

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Faith B

    1350 ft · 23 sec · Faith B

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Street East

    23.7 mi · 35 min · 1st Street East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    25.1 mi · 44 min · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 20

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    38.6 mi · 57 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 1st Street

    1506 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on SD Highway 20

    12.8 mi · 19 min · SD Highway 20

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 12

    6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 12

  15. 15

    Continue on West Grand Crossing

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Grand Crossing

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue East

    22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34
76.2 mi · 35%
Main Street
38.6 mi · 18%
State Highway 73
27.4 mi · 13%
State Highway 65
25.1 mi · 12%
1st Street East
23.7 mi · 11%
SD Highway 20
12.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue on SD Highway 34

76.2 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faith
02h 30m from Sturgis
Leave By
6:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sturgis and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Faith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Sturgis and 109.3 miles from Mobridge.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Sturgis and Rain Showers Likely near Mobridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Mobridge. Straight-line distance: 169.54 mi (272.85 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
Mobridge

#2 Mobridge

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population3,373
Coordinates45.5372200, -100.4279100
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Mobridge (-100.42791, 45.53722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.15 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
15.4 gal · 58.3 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.75 $65.50
Premium $4.65 $35.84 $71.67
Diesel $5.30 $40.84 $81.68

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Mobridge, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 06:02:17, although it is 07:02:17 in Mobridge.

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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.