Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
387 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
The drive from Sturgis, SD to Worthing, SD covers 387 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 Junction Avenue, Highway 44, 280th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.46 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
193.5 miles from Sturgis, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 387 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Junction Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 44 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 280th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgis, SD and Worthing, SD.
Start on Edmunds Street
Turn left onto Junction Avenue
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto SD Highway 44
Continue on 280th Street
Continue on West 1st Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.5 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthing, SD than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sturgis, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 387 miles and 6h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 193.5 mi from Sturgis, SD · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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.
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 193.5 miles from Sturgis, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Worthing, 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 Worthing, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$57.46 one way
$114.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.80 | $129.60 |
| premium | $4.65 | $70.91 | $141.82 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $80.81 | $161.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.1 | 1 | $40.64 | $18.58 |
| Efficient EV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.86 | $15.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.8 | 1 | $54.18 | $24.77 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Sturgis on Saturday
Local time
4:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Worthing on Saturday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
69°F
Fort Thompson, SD
194 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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