Origin
Pierre, SD
Late night in Pierre on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierre, SD to Gettysburg, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Pierre, SD to Gettysburg, SD covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 83, US Highway 14, US Highway 212 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on US 83. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 58.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 83 and US Highway 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.1 miles on US 83.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 83 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 83 and US Highway 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pierre, SD to Gettysburg, SD is easy. At 1h 10m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.4 miles (US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 58.7 miles (North Exene Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 83
Merge onto US 83
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North Exene Street
Turn right onto North Exene Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 83 | 36.1 mi | 41m |
| US Highway 14 | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 212 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Highway 14 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Euclid Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Garfield Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Exene Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 83
— 36.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre, SD and Gettysburg, SD.
1
Start on SD 1889
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Euclid Avenue
2
Continue on SD 1889
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highway 14
3
Continue on US 14; US 83
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 14
4
Take the exit
328 ft
·
9 sec
5
Merge onto US 83
36 mi
·
41 min
·
US 83
6
Continue on US 212
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 212
7
Continue on US 212
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Garfield Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Exene Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Exene Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Exene Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.33 | $22.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Gettysburg, SD
Late night in Gettysburg on Saturday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
33 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
1h 10m 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 Gettysburg, SD covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 83, US Highway 14, US Highway 212. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.21 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 Pierre, SD to Gettysburg, SD is easy. At 1h 10m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.4 miles (US 83): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 58.7 miles (North Exene Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pierre, SD to Gettysburg, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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