The drive from Fort Pierre, SD to Spearfish, SD covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SD Highway 34/63, US Highway 14/34, SD 34 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133.5 miles on SD Highway 34/63.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.20 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.6 miles from Fort Pierre, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 193.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 193.2 miles, with most of the trip on SD Highway 34/63 and US Highway 14/34. The longest continuous stretch is about 133.5 miles on SD Highway 34/63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SD Highway 34/63 is the longest continuous segment at about 133.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 34/63 and US Highway 14/34. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 14; SD 34; SD 1806 / West Highway 14/34.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Pierre, SD to Spearfish, SD is easy. At 3h 39m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 14; SD 34; SD 1806 / West Highway 14/34): Navigation decision point; at 174.7 miles (SD 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 192.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 14; SD 34; SD 1806 / West Highway 14/34
Turn left onto US 14; SD 34; SD 1806 / West Highway 14/34
Navigation decision point
4
174.7 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|SD 34
Take the exit onto SD 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
192.3 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jackson Boulevard, Black Hills State Uni...
4
192.5 mi into trip|~3h 37m in|East Jackson Boulevard
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.20 one way
$60.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.16
$66.33
premium
$4.89
$37.18
$74.36
diesel
$5.61
$42.66
$85.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Destination Charger
Pierre, South Dakota
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Pierre, South Dakota
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spearfish, South Dakota
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Spearfish, South Dakota
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Spearfish, South Dakota
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pierre, South Dakota
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Pierre, South Dakota
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pierre, South Dakota
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 4
Tesla Destination: 2
EV Connect: 1
Other: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.90
$7.73
EV Truck/SUV
77.3
0
$27.05
$12.36
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Pierre, SD
Late night
in Fort Pierre on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spearfish, SD
Late night
in Spearfish on Saturday
Local time
4:18 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
3h 39m 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 Spearfish, SD covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SD Highway 34/63, US Highway 14/34, SD 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.6 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 $30.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fort Pierre, SD to Spearfish, SD is easy. At 3h 39m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 14; SD 34; SD 1806 / West Highway 14/34): Navigation decision point; at 174.7 miles (SD 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 192.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fort Pierre, SD to Spearfish, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
