How far is Webster, SD from Sturgis, SD?

The driving distance from Webster, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
360.31 mi
06h 20m
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
360.31 mi
Kilometers
579.87 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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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 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Wed, Apr 15, 2:48 PM MDT
Return by in Webster
Wed, Apr 15, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-15T09:28
Arrive Sturgis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 12:50 PM MDT

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

Leave by
11:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
8:00 PM CDT
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 Webster
192.3 mi
03h 10m
To Sturgis
168 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Avenue

    4 m · 2 sec · East 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3202 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Highway 12

    1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 12

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 12

    28.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 12

  5. 5

    Continue on East Highway 12

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Highway 12

  6. 6

    Continue on 133rd Street

    13 mi · 14 min · 133rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 12 East

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 12 East

  8. 8

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    5.1 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 12 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West

  10. 10

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 83

    36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Euclid Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Euclid Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  21. 21

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

    52.8 mi · 1 hr · SD Highway 34/63

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Lazelle Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lazelle Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Junction Avenue

    2100 ft · 41 sec · Junction Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Edmunds Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 34/63
134 mi · 37%
US Highway 12
94.3 mi · 26%
US Highway 83
66.9 mi · 19%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 10%
133rd Street
13 mi · 4%
134th Street
6.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 34/63

Continue straight

80.7 mi · 01h 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
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
300 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blunt
03h 10m from Webster
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Webster and Mostly Clear near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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 Webster and 168 miles from Sturgis.

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 60.3 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 CDT. 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 $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Webster and Sturgis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Webster and Mostly Clear near Sturgis.

Flight Path Map

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

Webster

#1 Webster

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

Population1,694
Coordinates45.3321800, -97.5200900
Altitude566
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: Main Street (-97.520141, 45.332206)
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.71 gal
48.13 L · about $47.93
Round trip
$95.86
25.42 gal · 96.26 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 225.9 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.93 $95.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.06 $108.11
Premium $4.65 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $5.30 $67.41 $134.83

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 Webster, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Webster is 09:28:00, although it is 08:28:00 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.