Pierre, SD Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Pierre, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 118-mile quick runs to 208-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pierre, SD spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
208.8 mi
Tyndall, SD
Quickest Drive
2h 5m
Gregory, SD
Plan Around Pierre, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pierre, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pierre, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Pierre, SD
Driving from Pierre, SD
On average, trips departing from Pierre, SD run 166 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (3h 54m), while the shortest is just 118 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Pierre, SD include Tyndall, SD (207.6 mi, 3h 54m), Rapid City, SD (172.9 mi, 2h 47m), and Gregory, SD (118.4 mi, 2h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 166-mile trip from Pierre, SD, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Pierre, SD and 3 routes heading into Pierre, SD, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 118 to 208 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pierre, SD covers 208 miles and takes approximately 3h 54m. Shorter options start at just 118 miles.
The average route from Pierre, SD runs about 166 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 166-mile trip from Pierre, SD costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pierre, SD include Tyndall, SD, Rapid City, SD and Gregory, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Pierre, SD
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