The drive from Pierre, SD to Worthing, SD covers 239.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, South US Highway 83, I 29 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 182.9 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.40 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
119.6 miles from Pierre, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 239.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 239.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South US Highway 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 182.9 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 17 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 182.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South US Highway 83. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SD 1889 / South Pierre Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SD 1889 / South Pierre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 14; US 83; SD 34 / West Sioux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SD 1889 / South Pierre Street
Turn left onto SD 1889 / South Pierre Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 14; US 83; SD 34 / West Sioux Avenue
Turn right onto US 14; US 83; SD 34 / West Sioux Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
34.2 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
217.9 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|I 29
Merge onto I 29
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
237.4 mi into trip|~3h 53m in|SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
182.9 mi
2h 51m
South US Highway 83
30.9 mi
35m
I 29
19.3 mi
20m
North 1st Street
1 mi
1m
280th Street
0.9 mi
1m
West Sioux Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
West 1st Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Deadwood Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 182.9 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre, SD and Worthing, SD.
1
Start on SD 1889
0.1 mi·15 sec·South Euclid Avenue
2
Turn left onto SD 1889
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Pierre Street
3
Turn right onto US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.9 mi·1 min·West Sioux Avenue
4
Continue on US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.5 mi·35 sec·North Highway 83
5
Continue on US 83
0.7 mi·45 sec·North Deadwood Street
6
Continue on US 83; SD 1806
1.0 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
7
Continue on US 83; SD 1806
31 mi·35 min·South US Highway 83
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
9
Merge onto I 90
183 mi·2 hr 51 min·I 90
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
11
Merge onto I 29
19 mi·20 min·I 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
13
Turn left onto SD 44
0.1 mi·9 sec·SD Highway 44
14
Continue on CR 124
0.9 mi·1 min·280th Street
15
Continue on CR 124
0.7 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
16
Turn right onto South Main Street
419 ft·18 sec·South Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.6 miles from Pierre, SD, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.9 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 53 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.6 miles or 1h 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 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthing, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pierre, 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 Pierre, SD
This is one driving day of about 239.2 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Pierre, 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 182.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.6 mi from Pierre, SD
· 1h 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.40 one way
$74.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.06
$82.12
premium
$4.89
$46.03
$92.06
diesel
$5.61
$52.81
$105.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.93
$9.57
EV Truck/SUV
95.7
1
$33.49
$15.31
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pierre, SD
Late night
in Pierre on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Worthing, SD
Late night
in Worthing on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
29 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 57m 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 Pierre, SD to Worthing, SD covers 239.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, South US Highway 83, I 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.6 miles from Pierre, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.40 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SD 1889 / South Pierre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 14; US 83; SD 34 / West Sioux Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Pierre, SD to Worthing, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
