15 days in North Plains, Sturgis & Boyd Itinerary

North Plains is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, off U.S. 26 on the northwest outskirts of the Portland metropolitan area. Keep things going the next day: see what you can catch with Horning's Fishing & Picnic Hideout.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our North Plains sightseeing planner.

Apache Junction to North Plains is an approximately 21-hour car ride. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Apache Junction in July, expect nights in North Plains to be colder, around 53°F, while days are little chillier, around 83°F. You will leave for Sturgis on the 31st (Sat).

Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. On the 1st (Sun), see the interesting displays at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, then take a memorable drive along Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Mount Moriah Cemetery, and finally do a tasting at Belle Joli Winery Tasting Room. Keep things going the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at Black Hill National Cemetery, then delve into the lush surroundings at Black Hills National Forest, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Historic Old Town.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Sturgis trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from North Plains to Sturgis takes 18.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from North Plains to Sturgis. When traveling from North Plains in August, plan for slightly colder days in Sturgis, with highs around 80°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Boyd.

Boyd is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. Boyd is known for wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: identify plant and animal life at International Exotic Animal Sanctuary, stroll the grounds of Aurora Cemetery, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Rabbit Hole Brewing, and stop by Justin Discount Boots & Cowboy Outfitters.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Boyd sightseeing planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sturgis to Boyd. In August, Boyd is a bit warmer than Sturgis - with highs of 93°F and lows of 73°F. On the 11th (Wed), you'll travel back home.