How far is Tyndall, SD from Sturgis, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.12 mi
05h 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
355.12 mi
Kilometers
571.51 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM MDT
Return by in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Sturgis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyndall
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 Tyndall
177.4 mi
02h 35m
To Sturgis
177.8 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 35 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    914 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto SD Highway 50

    3.8 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue on South Burr Street

    1936 ft · 35 sec · South Burr Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2058 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    274.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Edmunds Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
300 mi · 85%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 13%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 1%
I 90 Business
1.43 mi
303rd Street
1.26 mi
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vivian
02h 35m from Tyndall
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tyndall and Rain And Snow Showers near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.4 miles from Tyndall and 177.8 miles from Sturgis.

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 56.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.25 one way or $94.50 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 Tyndall and Sturgis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tyndall and Rain And Snow Showers near Sturgis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyndall and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 298.45 mi (480.31 km).

Tyndall

#1 Tyndall

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

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Sturgis

#2 Sturgis

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

Population6,978
Coordinates44.4097100, -103.5090800
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
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 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.44 L · about $47.25
Round trip
$94.50
25.06 gal · 94.88 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.25 $94.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.29 $106.58
Premium $4.65 $58.31 $116.63
Diesel $5.30 $66.46 $132.92

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 Tyndall, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Tyndall is 03:04:57, although it is 02:04:57 in Sturgis.

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.