Origin
Eagle Butte, SD
Late night in Eagle Butte on Thursday
Local time
3:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
89.8 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle Butte, SD
Frank Cone
Pierre, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 212, Highway 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 89.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 212 | — | — |
| Highway 63 | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| Highway 14 | — | — |
| Highway 83 | — | — |
| West Sioux Avenue | — | — |
| South Pierre Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte, SD and Pierre, SD.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US Highway 212
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 212
5
Turn left onto SD Highway 63
48 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
SD Highway 63
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto SD Highway 34/63
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
SD Highway 34/63
7
Continue on US Highway 14/34
37 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 14/34
8
Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 14/34
9
Turn left onto North Highway 83
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Highway 83
10
Continue on West Sioux Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sioux Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Pierre Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Pierre Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, or about 51m into the drive.
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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pierre, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Eagle Butte, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle Butte, SD
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Eagle Butte, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.04 one way
$28.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Pierre, SD
Late night in Pierre on Thursday
Local time
4:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD covers 89.8 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 212, Highway 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.9 miles from Eagle Butte, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagle Butte, SD to Pierre, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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