How far is Gillette, WY from Pierre, SD?
The driving distance from Gillette, WY to Pierre, SD is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 05h 16m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butte County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gillette and Pierre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillette and Pierre.
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Start on East 4th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stanley Avenue
63 m · 12 sec · Stanley Avenue
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
109.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1650 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Lazelle Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34
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Continue on West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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Turn left onto North Highway 83
2629 ft · 41 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
1115 ft · 25 sec · South Pierre Street
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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 Gillette 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.
SD Highway 34
Continue on SD Highway 34
134 mi · 02h 32m
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 Gillette and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pierre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gillette to Pierre?
The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Vale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Gillette and 143.8 miles from Pierre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.49 one way or $90.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gillette and Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gillette and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pierre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gillette and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 254.61 mi (409.76 km).
#1 Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 32,220 |
| Coordinates | 44.2910900, -105.5022200 |
| Altitude | 1388 |
| 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: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $4.50 | $45.49 | $90.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $48.31 | $96.63 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $51.41 | $102.82 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $62.15 | $124.29 |
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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