Drive or Fly: Eagle Butte, SD to Madison, SD?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PIR–FSD. At 267 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 49m
Distance
267.6 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
108 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 53m
26m in the air
Air Distance
214 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
55 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PIR and FSD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 49m | 4h 53m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $94 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 108 kg CO2 | 55 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 14, US 212; SD 63, SD 34; SD 37
via I 90, SD 63, US 14; SD 34
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Eagle Butte, SD to Madison, SD with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.