How far is Worthing, SD from Sturgis, SD?

The driving distance from Worthing, SD to Sturgis, SD is about 386.9 miles (622.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
386.88 mi
05h 29m
Flight
344.12 mi
553.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.12 mi
Kilometers
553.81 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.88 mi
Kilometers
622.62 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 AM MDT
Return by in Worthing
Thu, Apr 16, 12:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthing
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Sturgis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthing
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
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Worthing
193.2 mi
02h 44m
To Sturgis
193.7 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    128 m · 24 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 280th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 280th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: Rapid City

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    364.1 mi · 5 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edmunds Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmunds Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthing 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
364 mi · 94%
280th Street
20.7 mi · 5%
I 90 Business
1.43 mi
West 1st Street
0.71 mi
South Main Street
0.08 mi
Edmunds Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

364 mi · 05h 46m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
344.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
02h 44m from Worthing
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthing and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 386.9 miles (622.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.2 miles from Worthing and 193.7 miles from Sturgis.

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

The direct path is about 344.1 miles (553.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.47 one way or $102.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worthing and Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely near Sturgis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthing and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 344.12 mi (553.81 km).

Worthing

#1 Worthing

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates43.3291500, -96.7628300
Altitude415
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: South Main Street (-96.762996, 43.329152)
End: Edmunds Street (-103.50908, 44.409706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.65 gal
51.68 L · about $51.47
Round trip
$102.95
27.3 gal · 103.36 L
Estimated CO2
121.3 kg one way
Round trip: 242.6 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.47 $102.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.05 $116.11
Premium $4.65 $63.53 $127.05
Diesel $5.30 $72.40 $144.80

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Worthing, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Worthing is 01:02:25, although it is 00:02:25 in Sturgis.

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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.