How far is Colonial Pine Hills, SD from Pierre, SD?

The driving distance from Colonial Pine Hills, SD to Pierre, SD is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.38 mi
02h 59m
Flight
148.96 mi
239.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.96 mi
Kilometers
239.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.38 mi
Kilometers
290.3 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierre
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Colonial Pine Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 5:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Pine Hills
2026-04-15T23:53
Arrive Pierre
Thu, Apr 16, 2:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Pine Hills
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Kadoka
SD

City in and county sear of in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Colonial Pine Hills
99.5 mi
01h 29m
To Pierre
80.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Pine Hills and Pierre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Pine Hills and Pierre.

  1. 1

    Start on Alfalfa Court

    686 ft · 35 sec · Alfalfa Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    970 ft · 47 sec · Clarkson Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Lake Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    126 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    700 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Catron Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Catron Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Elk Vale Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Elk Vale Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2710 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol

    2190 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    1115 ft · 25 sec · South Pierre Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Pine Hills and Pierre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elk Vale Road
156 mi · 87%
US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 17%
Catron Boulevard
4.85 mi · 3%
Sheridan Lake Road
3.17 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
0.99 mi · 1%
West Sioux Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Elk Vale Road

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kadoka
01h 29m from Colonial Pine Hills
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny near Pierre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colonial Pine Hills to Pierre?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kadoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Colonial Pine Hills and 80.9 miles from Pierre.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Colonial Pine Hills and Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colonial Pine Hills and Sunny near Pierre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Pine Hills and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 148.96 mi (239.73 km).

Colonial Pine Hills

#1 Colonial Pine Hills

Township in Pennington County, South Dakota

Population2,493
Coordinates44.0077700, -103.3154600
Altitude1243
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: Alfalfa Court (-103.315955, 44.007749)
End: South Euclid Avenue (-100.350889, 44.368274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Colonial Pine Hills, SD and Pierre, SD. The current time in Colonial Pine Hills is 23:53:44, although it is 00:53:44 in Pierre.

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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.