Origin
Sturgis, SD
Late night in Sturgis on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sturgis, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Sturgis, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, Sheridan Lake Road, Deadwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and Sheridan Lake Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 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 15 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 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Sheridan Lake Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business / Junction Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / Junction Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / Junction Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Deadwood Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Deadwood Avenue
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Clarkson Road
Turn left onto Clarkson Road
Navigation decision point
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Alfalfa Court
Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 22.7 mi | 22m |
| Sheridan Lake Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Deadwood Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Junction Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Jackson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain View Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Omaha Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 22.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis, SD and Colonial Pine Hills, 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
23 mi
·
22 min
·
I 90; US 14; SD 79
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Deadwood Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork
294 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn straight onto SD 445
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Deadwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto SD 231
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Omaha Street
9
Turn slight right
247 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn slight right onto SD 44
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain View Road
11
Turn right onto SD 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Sheridan Lake Road
13
Turn left onto Clarkson Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Clarkson Road
14
Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Alfalfa Court
15
Arrive at destination
Alfalfa Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Sturgis, SD · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Sturgis, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Colonial Pine Hills, SD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Colonial Pine Hills, SD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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
Colonial Pine Hills, SD
Late night in Colonial Pine Hills on Friday
Local time
2:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Sturgis, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD covers 34.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Sheridan Lake Road, Deadwood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Sturgis, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / Junction Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Sturgis, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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