Origin
Box Elder, SD
Afternoon in Box Elder on Thursday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Box Elder, SD to Sturgis, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Box Elder, SD
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Sturgis, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Box Elder, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 35.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, Highway 1416, I 90 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 35.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Highway 1416. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Highway 1416. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Ellsworth Road.
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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Ellsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Highway 1416): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Ellsworth Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Ellsworth Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Highway 1416
Turn left onto Highway 1416
Navigation decision point
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 90 Business
Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward I 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 Business
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 90 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
35.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Edmunds Street
Turn right onto Edmunds Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 30.8 mi | 32m |
| Highway 1416 | 2 mi | 2m |
| I 90 Business | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Ellsworth Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edmunds Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 30.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Box Elder, SD and Sturgis, SD.
1
Start on Front Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Front Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South Ellsworth Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Ellsworth Road
3
Turn left onto Highway 1416
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 1416
4
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 90; US 14
31 mi
·
32 min
·
I 90; US 14
6
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Business
8
Turn right onto Edmunds Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Edmunds Street
9
Arrive at destination
Edmunds Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Sturgis, SD
Afternoon in Sturgis on Thursday
Local time
1:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Box Elder, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 35.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Highway 1416, I 90 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Box Elder, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Ellsworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Highway 1416): Navigation decision point; at 33.8 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Box Elder, SD to Sturgis, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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