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Trip from Spearfish, 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

3h 39m

Distance

193.2 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Spearfish, SD, SD

Spearfish, SD

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city in South Dakota, United States of America

Fort Pierre, SD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spearfish, SD to Fort Pierre, SD covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SD Highway 34, US Highway 14/34, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133.5 miles on SD Highway 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.20 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

96.6 miles from Spearfish, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SD Highway 34 133.5 mi 2h 31m
US Highway 14/34 36.6 mi 41m
I 90 17.2 mi 17m
Lazelle Street 2.4 mi 2m
West Highway 14/34 1.1 mi 1m
North Deadwood Street 0.7 mi <1m
East Jackson Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
North 1st Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SD Highway 34 — 133.5 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spearfish, SD and Fort Pierre, SD.

1

Start on I 90 Business

85 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
2

Continue on I 90 Business

166 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 90 East, US 85 South
5

Merge onto I 90; US 14; US 85

14 mi · 14 min · I 90; US 14; US 85
6

Continue on I 90; US 14; SD 34

3.0 mi · 3 min · I 90; US 14; SD 34
7

Take the exit onto SD 34

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SD 34
8

Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 14A; SD 34

2.4 mi · 2 min · Lazelle Street
9

Continue on SD 34; SD 79

134 mi · 2 hr 31 min · SD Highway 34
10

Continue on US 14; SD 34

37 mi · 41 min · US Highway 14/34
11

Continue on US 14; SD 34

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
12

Turn right onto US 83; SD 1806

0.7 mi · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street
13

Continue on US 83; SD 1806

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North 1st Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 83; SD 1806

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 96.6 miles from Spearfish, SD, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.5 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 43 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96.6 miles or 1h 49m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Pierre, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spearfish, 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 Spearfish, SD

This is one driving day of about 193.2 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Spearfish, 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 SD Highway 34 for about 133.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Eagle Butte, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Butte, SD

97 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

Sturgis, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eagle Butte, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.6 miles from Spearfish, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before SD Highway 34 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fujisan

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearfish, South Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+16056422268

Millstone Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spearfish, South Dakota

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Common Grounds

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearfish, South Dakota

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16056429066

Green Bean

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearfish, South Dakota

0.3 mi

Blackbird Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spearfish, South Dakota

0.2 mi

Fujisan

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+16056422268

Millstone Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+16056424200

Visit website

Einstein Bros. Bagels

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Spearfish, South Dakota

+16056426083

Visit website

Common Grounds

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+16056429066

Green Bean

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16057173636

Visit website

Blackbird Espresso

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Moderately

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+16057170022

Visit website

The Vine Bakehouse & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16054436199

Visit website

Queen City Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+16055591025

Les Deux Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+12189797800

Ally's Eats

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16054436199

Starbucks Coffee Company

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 7 am–7:30 pm

+16056425728

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 193.2

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052244200

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 193.2

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052991134

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 193.2

Pierre, South Dakota

+16052244140

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 193.2

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Silver Spur Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 193.2

Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16054942100

Visit website

Black Hills Experience

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16053405797

Visit website

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Spearfish, South Dakota

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+16057221430

Visit website

Bear Butte State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.6

Sturgis, South Dakota

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16053475240

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 90 Business / North Main Street

Continue onto I 90 Business / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Jackson Boulevard

Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East, US 85 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East, US 85 South
3
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 90; US 14; US 85

Merge onto I 90; US 14; US 85

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
18.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | SD 34

Take the exit onto SD 34

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.20 one way

$60.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.16 $66.33
premium $4.89 $37.18 $74.36
diesel $5.61 $42.66 $85.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Destination Charger

Pierre, South Dakota

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Spearfish, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Spearfish, South Dakota

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Spearfish, South Dakota

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Pierre, South Dakota

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Tesla Destination: 2 EV Connect: 1 Other: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27
Efficient EV 48.3 0 $16.90 $7.73
EV Truck/SUV 77.3 0 $27.05 $12.36

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spearfish, SD

Afternoon in Spearfish on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Pierre, SD

Afternoon in Fort Pierre on Saturday

Local time

12:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

78°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

5 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

3h 39m 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?

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 193.2 miles, with most of the trip on SD Highway 34 and US Highway 14/34. The longest continuous stretch is about 133.5 miles on SD Highway 34.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SD Highway 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 133.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 34 and US Highway 14/34. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Spearfish, SD to Fort Pierre, SD is easy. At 3h 39m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Jackson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 193.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spearfish, SD to Fort Pierre, SD covers 193.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SD Highway 34, US Highway 14/34, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96.6 miles from Spearfish, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.20 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.

The drive from Spearfish, SD to Fort Pierre, SD is easy. At 3h 39m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 90 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (East Jackson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Spearfish, SD to Fort Pierre, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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