How far is Sturgis, SD from Porcupine, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Porcupine, SD is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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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 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Porcupine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Porcupine.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East North Street
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
689 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East North Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Cambell Street
2343 ft · 1 min · North Cambell Street
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Turn left onto East Highway 44
40.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Highway 44
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Turn right onto Main Street
2073 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bombing Range Road
6.8 mi · 16 min · Bombing Range Road
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Continue on Big Foot Trail
7.9 mi · 19 min · Big Foot Trail
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 27
6.8 mi · 16 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 27
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Continue on North Big Foot Trail
19.2 mi · 46 min · North Big Foot Trail
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Turn left onto Main Street
38 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Eagle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Porcupine.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Highway 44
Turn left onto East Highway 44
40.3 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sunny leaving Sturgis and Rain Showers near Porcupine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Porcupine?
The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Owanka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Sturgis and 56.1 miles from Porcupine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 10:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sturgis and Rain Showers near Porcupine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Porcupine. Straight-line distance: 99.92 mi (160.8 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 Porcupine
Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, this census-designated place lies within Oglala Lakota County at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2397100, -102.3309900 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porcupine (-102.33099, 43.23971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $4.23 | $16.72 | $33.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.61 | $35.23 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
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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