Origin
Deadwood, SD
Evening in Deadwood on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deadwood, SD to Sturgis, SD
Drive Time
17m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deadwood, SD
Alfo Medeiros
Sturgis, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
Connecting Deadwood and Sturgis is a quick 13.8-mile journey that takes roughly 17 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of South Dakota, you won't need to worry about complex regional transitions or long-haul logistics. It is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily move between these two historic towns without needing an overnight split. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives in the state. Whether you are running errands or simply exploring the local area, the brevity of this drive offers total flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.9 miles from Deadwood, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Main Street, Deadwood Street, and Pioneer Way, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Since the entire distance is concentrated on local roads, the pace remains steady and technical throughout the 17-minute duration. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on, so be prepared for constant maneuvering as you transition between these two points. It is a direct, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deadwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 14A; US 85 / Pioneer Way): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Deadwood Street
Turn left onto Deadwood Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 14A; US 85 / Pioneer Way
Turn left onto US 14A; US 85 / Pioneer Way
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
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I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Turn right onto I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
13.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Edmunds Street
Turn left onto Edmunds Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Lazelle Street | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Boulder Canyon Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Junction Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deadwood Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Edmunds Street | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 9.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deadwood, SD and Sturgis, SD.
1
Start on Lee Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
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Lee Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
344 ft
·
16 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Deadwood Street
219 ft
·
12 sec
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Deadwood Street
4
Turn left onto US 14A; US 85
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Pioneer Way
5
Continue on US 14A; US 85
9.3 mi
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11 min
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Main Street
6
Continue on US 14A
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Boulder Canyon Road
7
Continue on US 14A
2.4 mi
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2 min
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Lazelle Street
Use the none lane.
8
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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Junction Avenue
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto Edmunds Street
13 ft
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0 sec
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Edmunds Street
10
Arrive at destination
Edmunds Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is only 13.8 miles long, you have the advantage of total departure flexibility; you can head out whenever your itinerary permits without worrying about beating traffic or daylight constraints. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the short duration makes for a seamless, non-stop connection. Keep a close eye on your navigation through the specific turns on Pioneer Way to ensure you stay on the most direct path. Given the $2 fuel cost, you can easily top off your tank in either Deadwood or Sturgis before you depart. Use the extra time saved on the road to focus on your activities at either end of the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.9 miles from Deadwood, SD, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 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 13.8 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Deadwood, 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 Deadwood, SD
This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deadwood, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Deadwood, SD · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Deadwood, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sturgis, SD
The final approach into Sturgis, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sturgis, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.10 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Sturgis on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
17m 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 Deadwood, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 13.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Lazelle Street, Boulder Canyon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Deadwood, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.10 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deadwood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 14A; US 85 / Pioneer Way): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deadwood, SD to Sturgis, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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