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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Main Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Vander Horck Street
1 mi · 1 min · Vander Horck Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 112th Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 386th Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
1.6 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 281
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Take the exit slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
1.5 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 7 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on US Highway 12 West
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US Highway 83
36.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on North Euclid Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Euclid Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13,708 |
| Coordinates | 44.3683200, -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 14 (-100.350889, 44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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