How far is Jefferson, SD from Pierre, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jefferson and Pierre is 225.83 miles (363.44 km).
Flight distance from Jefferson, SD to Pierre, SD is 225.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Jefferson to Pierre with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jefferson, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 294.72 miles (474.31 km) by car.
Driving from Jefferson to Pierre will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Jefferson
City in South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1159 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°36'9"N 96°33'33"W |
| Latitude | 42.6025000 |
| Longitude | -96.5592000 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| 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: US 14 (-100.350889,44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jefferson and Pierre
The distance between Jefferson and Pierre is 474 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Jefferson and Pierre. The current time is 10:20:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.37 liters (10.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jefferson and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jefferson to Pierre is $36.69 (diesel $49.07).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $36.69 | $38.66 | $43.68 | $49.07 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jefferson and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
