How far is Fort Thompson, SD from Pierre, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Thompson and Pierre is 49.73 miles (80.03 km).
Flight distance from Fort Thompson, SD to Pierre, SD is 49.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Thompson, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 60.47 miles (97.32 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Thompson to Pierre will take approximately 01 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Fort Thompson
Census-designated place in Buffalo County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1282 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'7"N 99°26'16"W |
| Latitude | 44.0686000 |
| Longitude | -99.4378800 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13708 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°22'6"N 100°21'3"W |
| Latitude | 44.3683200 |
| Longitude | -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pierre: South Euclid Avenue (-100.350889,44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Thompson and Pierre
The distance between Fort Thompson and Pierre is 97 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fort Thompson and Pierre. The current time is 04:21:11.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.08 liters (2.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Thompson and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Thompson to Pierre is $7.53 (diesel $10.07).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $7.53 | $7.93 | $8.96 | $10.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Thompson and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
