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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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.4 mi
06h 10m
Flight
298.45 mi
480.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.45 mi
Kilometers
480.31 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.4 mi
Kilometers
571.96 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sturgis
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Vivian
SD

Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Sturgis
177.4 mi
03h 05m
To Tyndall
178 mi
03h 05m

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
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Edmunds Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Edmunds Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Junction Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Junction Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1546 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    274.2 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Burr Street

    1402 ft · 26 sec · South Burr Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  10. 10

    Continue on SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  11. 11

    Turn left onto SD Highway 50

    3.7 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    914 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction Avenue
301 mi · 85%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 13%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 1%
303rd Street
1.28 mi
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
West 20th Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Junction Avenue

Continue straight

274 mi · 04h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
03h 05m from Sturgis
Leave By
11:38 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Sturgis

#1 Sturgis

City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Population6,978
Coordinates44.4097100, -103.5090800
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Tyndall

#2 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.47 L · about $47.29
Round trip
$94.58
25.08 gal · 94.94 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Tyndall, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 02:10:53, although it is 03:10:53 in Tyndall.

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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.