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Trip from Harrisburg, SD to Sturgis, SD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

383.5 mi

617 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 0m ★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m

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

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city in and county seat of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States and Pennsylvania federated state capital city

Harrisburg, SD

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Downtown Sturgis, SD, SD

Sturgis, SD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 383.5 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 29, 273rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 364.1 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

191.7 miles from Harrisburg, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 383.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 383.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 364.1 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 10 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 364.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

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 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 382 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West: Rapid City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 West: Rapid City
4
382 mi into trip | ~6h 10m 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
382.4 mi into trip | ~6h 10m in | I 90 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
383.5 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in | Edmunds Street

Turn right onto Edmunds Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 364.1 mi 5h 45m
I 29 12.5 mi 14m
273rd Street 3.2 mi 5m
East Willow Street 1.8 mi 3m
I 90 Business 1.4 mi 2m
Edmunds Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 90 — 364.1 mi, about 5h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 110

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Willow Street
2

Continue on CR 110

3.2 mi · 5 min · 273rd Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
4

Merge onto I 29

12 mi · 14 min · I 29
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Rapid City
6

Merge onto I 90

364 mi · 5 hr 45 min · I 90
7

Take the exit onto I 90 Business

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 90 Business
Toward I 90 Business
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 90 Business
9

Turn right onto Edmunds Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Edmunds Street
10

Arrive at destination

Edmunds Street

Trip Plan

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 191.7 miles from Harrisburg, SD, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 364.1 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 84 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.7 miles or 3h 9m 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 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 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, SD

This is one driving day of about 383.5 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Harrisburg, 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 364.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191.7 mi from Harrisburg, SD · 3h 9m into the drive

Downtown Fort Thompson, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Thompson, SD

192 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Thompson, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.7 miles from Harrisburg, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 364.1 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mitchell, South Dakota

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.2

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

Oasis Bar & Fireside Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sturgis, South Dakota

0.4 mi

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rapid City, South Dakota

3 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 383.5

Hours: 6:45 am–2 pm

+16052069899

Visit website

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

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 82.2

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

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 383.5

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16053474609

Visit website

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 356.1

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 383.5

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 383.5

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 383.5

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 383.5

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 356.1

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 219.1

Murdo, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 356.1

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 301.3

Wall, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 356.1

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 356.1

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 356.1

Box Elder, South Dakota

+18887584389

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 356.1

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13132626722

Visit website

The World's Only Corn Palace

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 82.2

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16059958430

Visit website

Buffalo Bar And Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 219.1

Murdo, South Dakota

Hours: 5–9 pm

+16056692677

Visit website

Delta-09 Minuteman Missile Silo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 301.3

Wall, South Dakota

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+16054335552

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

National Memorial

Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, devel...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 356.6
View on nps.gov
Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

National Park

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $30 near mile 303.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.96 one way

$119.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $65.83 $131.66
premium $4.89 $73.80 $147.60
diesel $5.61 $84.67 $169.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.1 1 $40.27 $18.41
Efficient EV 95.9 1 $33.56 $15.34
EV Truck/SUV 153.4 1 $53.69 $24.54

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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

Harrisburg, SD

Evening in Harrisburg on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sturgis, SD

Afternoon in Sturgis on Thursday

Local time

4:25 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

26 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

6h 12m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Sturgis, SD covers 383.5 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 29, 273rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.7 miles from Harrisburg, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 7 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 382 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Harrisburg, SD to Sturgis, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park.

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