How far is Sturgis, SD from Parkston, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Parkston, SD is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Jones County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Parkston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Parkston.
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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
274.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Burr Street
1402 ft · 26 sec · South Burr Street
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Continue on South Highway 37
1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37
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Continue on SD Highway 37
19 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto West Glynn Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Glynn Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Glynn Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Parkston.
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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274 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Sturgis and Mostly Sunny near Parkston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Parkston?
The road trip is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Murdo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Sturgis and 161.4 miles from Parkston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.88 one way or $85.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Parkston, 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 Mostly Sunny near Parkston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Parkston. Straight-line distance: 283.73 mi (456.62 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 Parkston
City in Hitchinson County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.3988800, -97.9836800 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkston (-97.98368, 43.39888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $42.88 | $85.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.36 | $96.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.92 | $105.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.31 | $120.61 |
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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