Origin
Fort Pierre, SD
Late night in Fort Pierre on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3m
Distance
2.7 mi
4 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 3m
★
6 AM
0h 4m
8 AM
0h 4m
10 AM
0h 4m
12 PM
0h 4m
3 PM
0h 4m
5 PM
0h 4m
8 PM
0h 3m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Pierre, SD
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Pierre, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD covers 2.7 miles and takes about 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Sioux Avenue, North Deadwood Street, North Highway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.9 miles on West Sioux Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3m. Total distance: 2.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3m drive with frequent turns across 2.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sioux Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 0.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SD 1889 / South Pierre Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD is easy. At 3m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 2.5 miles (SD 1889 / South Pierre Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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SD 1889 / South Pierre Street
Turn left onto SD 1889 / South Pierre Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sioux Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Deadwood Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Highway 83 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Pierre Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Euclid Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Sioux Avenue
— 0.9 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Pierre, SD and Pierre, SD.
1
Start on US 83; SD 1806
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Continue on US 83; SD 1806
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Deadwood Street
3
Continue on US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Highway 83
4
Continue on US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sioux Avenue
5
Turn left onto SD 1889
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Pierre Street
6
Arrive at destination
SD 1889
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.40 one way
$0.80 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
| premium | $4.65 | $0.49 | $0.99 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $0.56 | $1.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.28 | $0.13 |
| Efficient EV | 0.7 | 0 | $0.24 | $0.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3m 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 Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD covers 2.7 miles and takes about 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sioux Avenue, North Deadwood Street, North Highway 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.4 miles from Fort Pierre, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.40 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 Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD is easy. At 3m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 2.5 miles (SD 1889 / South Pierre Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fort Pierre, SD to Pierre, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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