Origin
Springfield, SD
Evening in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
217.1 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, SD
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Pierre, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD covers 217.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Highway 37, Highway 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.98 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
108.6 miles from Springfield, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 217.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m 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 Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Burr Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Deadwood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, SD and Pierre, SD.
1
Start on 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto SD Highway 37
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
SD Highway 37
4
Turn left onto SD Highway 50
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
SD Highway 50
5
Turn right onto SD Highway 37
47 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
SD Highway 37
6
Continue on South Highway 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 37
7
Continue on South Burr Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Burr Street
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
9
Merge slight left
119 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
11
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn right onto US Highway 83
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US Highway 83
13
Continue on South 1st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
14
Continue on North Deadwood Street
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Deadwood Street
15
Continue on North Highway 83
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Highway 83
16
Continue on West Sioux Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sioux Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Pierre Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Pierre Street
18
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 108.6 miles from Springfield, SD, or about 1h 43m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.6 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pierre, SD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, SD
This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 108.6 mi from Springfield, SD · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.6 miles from Springfield, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pierre, SD
The final approach into Pierre, 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 Pierre, 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
$32.98 one way
$65.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $40.98 | $81.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.80 | $10.42 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.00 | $8.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.39 | $13.89 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Pierre, SD
Evening in Pierre on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Gregory, SD
109 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
7 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 26m 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 Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD covers 217.1 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Highway 37, Highway 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.6 miles from Springfield, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.98 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 26m 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 Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, SD to Pierre, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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