How far is Britton, SD from Pierre, SD?

The driving distance from Britton, SD to Pierre, SD is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.6 mi
03h 40m
Flight
160.49 mi
258.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.49 mi
Kilometers
258.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.6 mi
Kilometers
350.2 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierre
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Britton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Britton
2026-04-22T21:02
Arrive Pierre
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Britton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowdle
SD

Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota

From Britton
109.3 mi
01h 50m
To Pierre
108.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Britton and Pierre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Britton and Pierre.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    37 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vander Horck Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Vander Horck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on SD Highway 10

    10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10

  4. 4

    Continue on 110th Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on 403rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10

  8. 8

    Continue on 112th Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 386th Avenue

    18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southwest

    113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 12 West

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West

  15. 15

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 83

    36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Euclid Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Britton and Pierre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83
66.9 mi · 31%
US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 30%
386th Avenue
18 mi · 8%
112th Street
16.8 mi · 8%
SD Highway 10
10.6 mi · 5%
110th Street
8.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Continue on US Highway 12

65.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdle
01h 50m from Britton
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Britton and Partly Sunny near Pierre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Britton to Pierre?

The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowdle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Britton and 108.3 miles from Pierre.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Britton and Partly Sunny near Pierre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Britton and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 160.49 mi (258.28 km).

Britton

#1 Britton

City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Pierre

#2 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-97.750507, 45.791619)
End: US 14 (-100.350889, 44.368274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.07 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.36 gal · 58.14 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.66 $65.33
Premium $4.65 $35.74 $71.49
Diesel $5.30 $40.73 $81.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Britton and Pierre. The current time is 21:02:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.