Origin
Pierre, SD
Afternoon in Pierre on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 56m
Distance
251.5 mi
405 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 43m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 49m
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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Milbank, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD covers 251.5 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 14, North Broadway, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.32 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
125.7 miles from Pierre, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 251.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 251.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 14 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 14 | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| East Neosho Street | — | — |
| Highway 25 South | — | — |
| Highway 212 | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
| 9th Avenue Southwest | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 14
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre, SD and Milbank, SD.
1
Start on South Euclid Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Euclid Avenue
2
Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Highway 14
3
Continue on US Highway 14
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
US Highway 14
4
Turn right onto North Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
5
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
25 mi
·
28 min
·
East 3rd Street
6
Turn right
6.6 mi
·
7 min
7
Turn left onto US Highway 14
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US Highway 14
8
Continue on East Neosho Street
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Neosho Street
9
Continue on US Highway 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 14
10
Turn left onto SD Highway 25 South
34 mi
·
40 min
·
SD Highway 25 South
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 212
12
Continue on 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
13
Continue on US Highway 212
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 212
14
Continue on 9th Avenue Southwest
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
9th Avenue Southwest
15
Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Street Southwest
16
Continue on 10th Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
10th Street Northwest
17
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Avenue Northwest
18
Turn left onto 4th Street Northeast
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Street Northeast
19
Turn right onto 26th Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
26th Avenue Northeast
20
Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 81 North, SD 20 East: Summit
12 mi
·
11 min
·
I 29 North, US 81 North, SD 20 East: Summit
21
Take the exit slight right toward SD 20: South Shore, Stockholm
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
SD 20: South Shore, Stockholm
22
Turn right onto SD Highway 20
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 20
23
Continue on West Berry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Berry Avenue
24
Continue on SD Highway 20
13 mi
·
15 min
·
SD Highway 20
25
Turn left onto SD Highway 15
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
SD Highway 15
26
Continue on South Dakota Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dakota Street
27
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
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 125.7 miles from Pierre, SD, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
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 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.7 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milbank, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pierre, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 251.5 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.7 mi from Pierre, SD · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.7 miles from Pierre, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milbank, SD
The final approach into Milbank, 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 Milbank, SD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.32 one way
$78.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.53 | $111.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.41 | $12.07 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.21 | $16.10 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Milbank, SD
Afternoon in Milbank on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Madison, SD
126 mi in
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
6 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
4h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Milbank, SD covers 251.5 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 14, North Broadway, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.7 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 $39.32 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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