How far is Lead, SD from Pierre, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lead and Pierre is 168.65 miles (271.42 km).
Flight distance from Lead, SD to Pierre, SD is 168.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Lead to Pierre with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lead, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 191.53 miles (308.24 km) by car.
Driving from Lead to Pierre will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Lead
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2947 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W |
| Latitude | 44.3522100 |
| Longitude | -103.7652000 |
| Altitude | 1589 |
| 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 Lead and Pierre
The distance between Lead and Pierre is 308 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lead, SD and Pierre, SD. The current time in Lead is 21:03:33, although it is 22:03:33 in Pierre.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.58 liters (6.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lead and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lead to Pierre is $23.84 (diesel $31.89).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $23.84 | $25.12 | $28.39 | $31.89 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lead and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
