Origin
Tyndall, SD
Night in Tyndall on Sunday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tyndall, SD to Pierre, SD
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
207.6 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tyndall, SD
Julio Lopez
Pierre, SD
Leeloo The First
Trip Overview
Traveling from Tyndall to Pierre covers 207.6 miles across the South Dakota Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 3 hours and 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $32, the route is cost-effective and straightforward. Since you are staying within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your journey. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or a quick visit, this drive is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight split.
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
103.8 miles from Tyndall, SD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like SD Highway 37, US Highway 83, and I-90. You will experience a significant 118.5-mile stretch on I-90, which provides the most consistent pace of the entire trip. While the route relies heavily on major roads, the transition between highway types keeps the drive from feeling entirely uniform. Expect a practical, no-nonsense experience where the focus is on steady progress rather than technical maneuvers. It is the kind of drive where you can settle into a rhythm and cover ground quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and SD Highway 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SD 37 / SD Highway 37): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 20th Avenue
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
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~10m in
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SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Turn right onto SD 37 / SD Highway 37
Navigation decision point
5
173.1 mi into trip
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~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol...
4
173.5 mi into trip
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~3h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tyndall, SD to Pierre, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Pierre along the way.
Fort Pierre
173.1 mi in
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~3h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 118.5 mi | 1h 51m |
| SD Highway 37 | 47.1 mi | 1h 10m |
| US Highway 83 | 30.7 mi | 34m |
| SD Highway 50 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| 303rd Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Highway 37 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 1st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Sioux Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 118.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tyndall, SD and Pierre, SD.
1
Start on West 18th Avenue
50 ft
·
7 sec
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West 18th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto West 20th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 20th Avenue
4
Continue on CR 303
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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303rd Street
5
Turn right onto SD 37; SD 50
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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SD Highway 50
6
Turn right onto SD 37
47 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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SD Highway 37
7
Continue on SD 37
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Highway 37
8
Continue on SD 37
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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South Burr Street
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
10
Merge onto I 90; SD 37
119 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 90; SD 37
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
12
Keep slight left at fork
322 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn right onto US 83
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US Highway 83
14
Continue on US 83; SD 1806
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South 1st Street
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 83; SD 1806
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
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North Deadwood Street
16
Continue on US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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North Highway 83
17
Continue on US 14; US 83; SD 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Sioux Avenue
18
Turn left onto SD 1889
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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South Pierre Street
19
Arrive at destination
SD 1889
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly four-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic or personal preference. You should anticipate at least one necessary stop to break up the drive, especially during the long 118.5-mile segment on I-90. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate to ensure you maintain your $32 budget without needing to hunt for stations in remote areas. Because the majority of your route is highway-based, check for any major road construction or weather advisories on these specific corridors before you head out. Utilizing your single planned stop effectively will help you arrive in Pierre refreshed and ready for your destination.
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 103.8 miles from Tyndall, SD, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.5 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 11m
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 Tyndall, 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 Tyndall, SD
This is one driving day of about 207.6 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tyndall, 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 I 90 for about 118.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Tyndall, SD · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 103.8 miles from Tyndall, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.53 one way
$63.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Pierre, SD
Night in Pierre on Sunday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°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
1 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 54m 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 Tyndall, SD to Pierre, SD covers 207.6 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, SD Highway 37, US Highway 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Tyndall, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.53 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 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West 20th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (SD 37 / SD Highway 37): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Tyndall, SD to Pierre, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Pierre along the way.
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