How far is Sturgis, SD from Webster, SD?

The driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Webster, SD is about 385.4 miles (620.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m 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
385.39 mi
07h 27m
Flight
300.03 mi
482.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.03 mi
Kilometers
482.85 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.39 mi
Kilometers
620.22 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Webster
Wed, Apr 15, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sturgis
2026-04-15T10:29
Arrive Webster
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 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
9:06 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
Blunt
SD

City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States

From Sturgis
192.3 mi
03h 43m
To Webster
193.1 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  6. 6

    Continue on West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Highway 83

    2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83

  8. 8

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    788 ft · 19 sec · South Pierre Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Euclid Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14

    14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Take the exit sharp left

    100 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  19. 19

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest

    5.1 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 12 East

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 12 East

  21. 21

    Continue on 133rd Street

    13 mi · 14 min · 133rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Highway 12

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 12

    29 mi · 33 min · US Highway 12

  24. 24

    Continue on West Highway 12

    1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 12

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3202 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34
134 mi · 35%
US Highway 12
97.2 mi · 25%
US Highway 14
50.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 10%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 8%
133rd Street
13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34

Continue on SD Highway 34

134 mi · 02h 32m

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
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.4 mi
300 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blunt
03h 43m from Sturgis
Leave By
9:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Sturgis and Mostly Cloudy near Webster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 385.4 miles (620.2 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?

Blunt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.3 miles from Sturgis and 193.1 miles from Webster.

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

The direct path is about 300 miles (482.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.4 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 $51.29 one way or $102.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sturgis and Webster, 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 Cloudy near Webster.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sturgis and Webster. Straight-line distance: 300.03 mi (482.85 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
Webster

#2 Webster

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

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturgis (-103.50908, 44.40971)
End: Webster (-97.52009, 45.33218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.6 gal
51.48 L · about $51.29
Round trip
$102.57
27.2 gal · 102.96 L
Estimated CO2
120.9 kg one way
Round trip: 241.7 kg / 533 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.29 $102.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.84 $115.68
Premium $4.65 $63.29 $126.59
Diesel $5.30 $72.13 $144.27

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sturgis, SD and Webster, SD. The current time in Sturgis is 10:29:50, although it is 11:29:50 in Webster.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.