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Trip from Springfield, SD to Sturgis, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

363.4 mi

585 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 4m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Springfield, SD, SD

Springfield, SD

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Downtown Sturgis, SD, SD

Sturgis, SD

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Springfield to Sturgis, South Dakota, this 363.4-mile journey will take approximately 5 hours and 17 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing Walnut Street and Highways 37 and 50, this route offers a distinctly local driving experience without significant highway mileage. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, this trip is well-suited as a single-day adventure. Budget around $55 for fuel, and expect about one planned stop along the way. Both Springfield and Sturgis are situated within the expansive Great Plains region, so you'll be traversing familiar, open landscapes for the entirety of your trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

181.7 miles from Springfield, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Walnut Street — —
Highway 37 — —
Highway 50 — —
South Burr Street — —
I 90 — —
Edmunds Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, SD and Sturgis, SD.

1

Start on 8th Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 8th Street
2

Turn left onto Walnut Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 37

8.8 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 37
4

Turn left onto SD Highway 50

4.1 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50
5

Turn right onto SD Highway 37

47 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37
6

Continue on South Highway 37

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Highway 37
7

Continue on South Burr Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Burr Street
8

Take the ramp slight left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
9

Merge slight left

274 mi · 4 hr 19 min
10

Continue straight

25 mi · 25 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

0.4 mi · 49 sec · I 90 Business
12

Keep slight right

1.1 mi · 1 min
13

Turn right onto Edmunds Street

13 ft · 1 sec · Edmunds Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 17-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to allow ample time for your single planned stop and to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, though this route's local nature makes heavy traffic unlikely. With only 363.4 miles and a $55 fuel cost, flexibility is key. You can easily adjust your pace based on how you feel. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your navigation system as you approach the numerous turns indicated by its 'turn-heavy' profile to ensure smooth transitions between Walnut Street and Highways 37 and 50.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.7 miles from Springfield, SD, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.7 miles or 2h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sturgis, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, SD

This is one driving day of about 363.4 miles and 5h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Cedar Butte, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cedar Butte, SD

182 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mitchell, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cedar Butte, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Springfield, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oasis Bar & Fireside Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sturgis, South Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 363.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16053474609

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Fork Real Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid City, South Dakota

2 mi

Pacific Rim Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid City, South Dakota

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

BrewBerry Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sturgis, South Dakota

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 363.4

Hours: 6:45 am–2 pm

+16052069899

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Sturgis Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sturgis, South Dakota

1.1 mi

REV IT UP Espresso n More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sturgis, South Dakota

1.5 mi

Oasis Bar & Fireside Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 363.4

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16053474609

Visit website

Fork Real Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

+16057185020

Visit website

Pacific Rim Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16057914148

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Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16053424640

Visit website

BrewBerry Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 363.4

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6:45 am–2 pm

+16052069899

Visit website

Sturgis Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 363.4

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+16057201480

Visit website

REV IT UP Espresso n More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 363.4

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 5:30 am–4:30 pm

+16054902166

5:8 Espresso

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 363.4

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 285.5

Wall, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

+16053484000

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13132626722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 337.5

Box Elder, South Dakota

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 337.5

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Giant Prairie Dog Statue

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 259.6

Philip, South Dakota

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.81 one way

$113.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $62.38 $124.76
premium $4.89 $69.93 $139.87
diesel $5.61 $80.23 $160.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109 1 $38.16 $17.44
Efficient EV 90.9 1 $31.80 $14.54
EV Truck/SUV 145.4 1 $50.88 $23.26

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, SD

Evening in Springfield on Saturday

Local time

8:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sturgis, SD

Evening in Sturgis on Saturday

Local time

7:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and intersections rather than cruising on high-speed highways. With a 0% highway share, you'll primarily be on two-lane roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. Expect a driving rhythm that involves more active navigation and less of a monotonous interstate grind. The road will likely feel more intimate and connected to the local terrain.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Walnut Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, SD to Sturgis, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Sturgis, SD

Full guide →

Sturgis is a city in the Black Hills of South Dakota that is most famous for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 363.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, SD to Sturgis, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sturgis, SD before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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