Origin
Harrisburg, SD
Afternoon in Harrisburg on Thursday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, SD to Pine Ridge, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
367.5 mi
591 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrisburg, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Pine Ridge, SD covers 367.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, US 18, State Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 245.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.8 miles from Harrisburg, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 367.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 19m highway drive covering 367.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 245.9 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 245.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 18. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 263.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: Rapid City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 West: Rapid City
4
263.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
4
264.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
|
I 90 Business; SD 73 / SD Highway 73
Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 73 / SD Highway 73
Navigation decision point
4
310.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 10m in
|
US 18; SD 73
Turn right onto US 18; SD 73
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 245.9 mi | 3h 51m |
| US 18 | 57.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| State Highway 73 | 44.6 mi | 51m |
| I 29 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| 273rd Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Willow Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SD Highway 73 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 407 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 245.9 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, SD and Pine Ridge, SD.
1
Start on CR 110
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Willow Street
2
Continue on CR 110
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
273rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 29
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 29
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Rapid City
6
Merge onto I 90
246 mi
·
3 hr 51 min
·
I 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
8
Turn left onto I 90 Business; SD 73
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SD Highway 73
9
Continue on SD 73
45 mi
·
51 min
·
State Highway 73
10
Turn right onto US 18; SD 73
57 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 18; SD 73
11
Turn left onto SD 407
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 407
12
Arrive at destination
SD 407
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.8 miles from Harrisburg, SD, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.9 miles.
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 81 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.8 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Ridge, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrisburg, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrisburg, SD
This is one driving day of about 367.5 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Harrisburg, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 245.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.8 mi from Harrisburg, SD · 2h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.8 miles from Harrisburg, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 245.9 miles.
Arriving in Pine Ridge, SD
The final approach into Pine Ridge, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pine Ridge, SD.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.45 one way
$114.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $63.08 | $126.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $70.72 | $141.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.14 | $162.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.3 | 1 | $38.59 | $17.64 |
| Efficient EV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 147 | 1 | $51.45 | $23.52 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Pine Ridge, SD
Afternoon in Pine Ridge on Thursday
Local time
2:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
6h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harrisburg, SD to Pine Ridge, SD covers 367.5 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, US 18, State Highway 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.8 miles from Harrisburg, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 263.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Harrisburg, SD to Pine Ridge, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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