How far is Sturgis, SD from Tyndall, SD?
The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 355.4 miles (572 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgis and Tyndall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis and Tyndall.
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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
47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37
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Turn left onto SD Highway 50
3.7 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50
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Turn left onto 303rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street
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Continue on West 20th Avenue
2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
914 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 18th Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sturgis and Tyndall.
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.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Sturgis and Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sturgis to Tyndall?
The road trip is about 355.4 miles (572 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.4 miles from Sturgis and 178 miles from Tyndall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 $47.29 one way or $94.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Tyndall, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 298.45 mi (480.31 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 Tyndall
City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,015 |
| Coordinates | 42.9933300, -97.8628500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.29 | $94.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.33 | $106.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.36 | $116.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
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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