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Trip from Sturgis, SD to Garretson, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

386.5 mi

622 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 1m ★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sturgis, SD to Garretson, SD covers 386.5 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, 482nd Avenue, 254th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 373.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.42 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

193.2 miles from Sturgis, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 386.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 13m highway drive covering 386.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and 482nd Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 373.9 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 373.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 482nd Avenue. 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 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 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 1.4 miles (I 90; US 14; SD 79): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 375.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business / Junction Avenue

Turn left onto I 90 Business / Junction Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 90; US 14; SD 79

Merge onto I 90; US 14; SD 79

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
375.3 mi into trip | ~5h 58m in

Take the exit toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
5
375.5 mi into trip | ~5h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
386 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in | 5th Street

Turn right onto 5th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 373.9 mi 5h 56m
482nd Avenue 6.4 mi 8m
254th Street 2.8 mi 3m
Junction Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
River Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
5th Street 0.4 mi 1m
485th Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
I 90 Business 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 373.9 mi, about 5h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis, SD and Garretson, 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

349 mi · 5 hr 30 min · I 90; US 14; US 16 Truck; SD 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
7

Keep slight left at fork

193 ft · 4 sec
8

Turn straight onto SD 11

475 ft · 11 sec · North Splitrock Boulevard
9

Continue on SD 11

6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
10

Continue on SD 11

2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
11

Continue on SD 11

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
12

Continue on SD 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · River Avenue
13

Turn right onto 5th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
14

Turn right onto North Main Avenue

292 ft · 7 sec · North Main Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

North Main Avenue

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 193.2 miles from Sturgis, SD, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 373.9 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 85 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.2 miles or 3h 6m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garretson, 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 386.5 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 373.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 193.2 mi from Sturgis, SD · 3h 6m into the drive

Downtown Fort Thompson, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Thompson, SD

193 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

Box Elder, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Thompson, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.2 miles from Sturgis, 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 373.9 miles.

Arriving in Garretson, SD

The final approach into Garretson, 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 Garretson, 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

Pacific Rim Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid City, South Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16057914148

Visit website

Oasis Bar & Fireside Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sturgis, South Dakota

0.4 mi

Fork Real Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rapid City, South Dakota

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

BrewBerry Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sturgis, South Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

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

Pacific Rim Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16057914148

Visit website

Oasis Bar & Fireside Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16053474609

Visit website

Fork Real Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

+16057185020

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 303.7

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16059955868

Visit website

Colonial House Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16053424640

Visit website

BrewBerry Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6:45 am–2 pm

+16052069899

Visit website

Sturgis Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+16057201480

Visit website

REV IT UP Espresso n More

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 5:30 am–4:30 pm

+16054902166

5:8 Espresso

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

+16053484000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.8

Wall, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.6

Box Elder, South Dakota

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 165.6

Murdo, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

RED E Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.6

Rapid City, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13132626722

Visit website

Delta-09 Minuteman Missile Silo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.8

Wall, South Dakota

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+16054335552

Visit website

The World's Only Corn Palace

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 303.7

Mitchell, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16059958430

Visit website

Buffalo Bar And Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 165.6

Murdo, South Dakota

Hours: 5–9 pm

+16056692677

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.42 one way

$120.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $66.34 $132.69
premium $4.89 $74.38 $148.76
diesel $5.61 $85.33 $170.67

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: 135.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.9 1 $40.58 $18.55
Efficient EV 96.6 1 $33.82 $15.46
EV Truck/SUV 154.6 1 $54.11 $24.74

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sturgis, SD

Morning in Sturgis on Saturday

Local time

8:52 AM

MDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garretson, SD

Morning in Garretson on Saturday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

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

6h 13m 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 Sturgis, SD to Garretson, SD covers 386.5 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, 482nd Avenue, 254th 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 193.2 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 $60.42 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 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 6 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / Junction Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90; US 14; SD 79): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 375.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Sturgis, SD to Garretson, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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