Origin
Sturgis, SD
Evening in Sturgis on Saturday
Local time
7:08 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturgis, SD to Lennox, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
377.4 mi
607 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 4m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 25m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sturgis, SD
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Lennox, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
Sturgis, SD to Lennox, SD is 377.4 miles and takes about 6h 16m via I 90 and South SD Highway 17, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Great Plains drive is almost entirely on highways, making it a straightforward journey. You'll be covering a significant distance within South Dakota, so be prepared for a solid day of driving. With only one recommended stop and a short duration, this route is best suited for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
188.7 miles from Sturgis, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 354.7 mi | 5h 36m |
| South SD Highway 17 | 9.6 mi | 16m |
| 463rd Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| 466th Avenue | 3 mi | 5m |
| 265th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Junction Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Boynton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 354.7 mi, about 5h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis, SD and Lennox, SD.
1
Start on Edmunds Street
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
Edmunds Street
2
Turn left onto I 90 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
4
Merge onto I 90; US 14; SD 79
25 mi
·
25 min
·
I 90; US 14; SD 79
5
Continue on I 90; US 14; US 16 Truck; SD 79
329 mi
·
5 hr 10 min
·
I 90; US 14; US 16 Truck; SD 79
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
247 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn straight onto CR 151
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
463rd Avenue
9
Turn left onto SD 42
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
265th Street
10
Turn right onto CR 145
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
466th Avenue
11
Continue on CR 105
9.6 mi
·
16 min
·
South SD Highway 17
12
Continue on CR 105
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Pine Street
13
Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Boynton Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 2nd Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 16m estimated duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to complete this 377.4-mile drive within daylight hours. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel ready for a stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $59, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Sturgis. Since this is a single-day trip, flexibility is key; however, be aware that the longest stretch on I 90 is over 350 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering such a long segment.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.7 miles from Sturgis, SD, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 354.7 miles.
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 83 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.7 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lennox, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sturgis, 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 Sturgis, SD
This is one driving day of about 377.4 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Sturgis, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 354.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.7 miles from Sturgis, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 354.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 376.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
356.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
360.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 47m in
|
SD 42 / 265th Street
Turn left onto SD 42 / 265th Street
Navigation decision point
4
363.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 52m in
|
CR 145 / 466th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 145 / 466th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
376.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 14m in
|
East Boynton Avenue
Turn right onto East Boynton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.00 one way
$118.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $72.63 | $145.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.33 | $166.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.2 | 1 | $39.63 | $18.12 |
| Efficient EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.02 | $15.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151 | 1 | $52.84 | $24.15 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Lennox, SD
Evening in Lennox on Saturday
Local time
8:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 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
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey on major roads like I 90. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 354.7 miles on I 90, which means long periods of consistent speed. While the majority is interstate, you'll transition to South SD Highway 17 and 463rd Avenue as you near your destination, offering a slight change in scenery. Expect a profile that is largely consistent, allowing for a predictable driving pace for most of the 6h 16m trip.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 354.7 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South SD Highway 17. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business / Junction Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 16m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / Junction Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 356.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 360.9 miles (SD 42 / 265th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 6h 16m. Total distance: 377.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 354.7 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lennox, SD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / Junction Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 356.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 360.9 miles (SD 42 / 265th Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lennox, 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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