Pierre, SD Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 5 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 293-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pierre, SD spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
293.2 mi
Jefferson, SD
Quickest Drive
2h 36m
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
Expect an average of 203 miles and about 3h 42m behind the wheel when leaving Pierre, SD. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (4h 46m), while the shortest is just 118 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Pierre, SD are Jefferson, SD (293.2 mi, 4h 46m), Tyndall, SD (207.6 mi, 3h 54m), Watertown, SD (205.5 mi, 4h 1m), Rapid City, SD (191.6 mi, 3h 11m), 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 203-mile trip from Pierre, SD, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Pierre, SD and 5 routes heading into Pierre, SD, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 118 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pierre, SD covers 293 miles and takes approximately 4h 46m. Shorter options start at just 118 miles.
The average route from Pierre, SD runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 203-mile trip from Pierre, SD costs roughly $30 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 Jefferson, SD, Tyndall, SD, Watertown, SD and Rapid City, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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