Origin
Pierre, SD
Afternoon in Pierre on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierre, SD to Fort 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
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 3m
★
6 AM
0h 3m
★
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.
Pierre, SD
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Fort Pierre, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pierre, SD to Fort 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.9 miles on West Sioux Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 |
| North 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Pierre Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Euclid Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
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 Pierre, SD and Fort Pierre, 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
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 1st Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 83; SD 1806
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.42 one way
$0.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.46 | $0.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Fort Pierre, SD
Afternoon in Fort Pierre on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
2.7 mi in 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 0.9 mi on West Sioux Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.1 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 Pierre, SD to Fort Pierre, SD is easy. At 3m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,480 ft
1,423 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
81 ft
Highest Point
1,480 ft
Elevation Range
57 ft
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 0.9 miles on West Sioux Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Pierre, SD before heading back.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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