How far is Madison, SD from Fort Pierre, SD?
The driving distance from Madison, SD to Fort Pierre, SD is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Aurora County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Fort Pierre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fort Pierre.
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Start on North Egan Avenue
117 m · 20 sec · North Egan Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on SD Highway 34
26.6 mi · 38 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25
23.6 mi · 27 min · SD Highway 25
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Take the ramp right
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
136.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
2896 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Fort 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 25
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Fort Pierre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Fort Pierre?
The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
White Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Madison and 110.2 miles from Fort Pierre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison and Fort Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Fort Pierre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fort Pierre. Straight-line distance: 163.29 mi (262.79 km).
#1 Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7,064 |
| Coordinates | 44.0060800, -97.1139500 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Pierre
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.3535900, -100.3737400 |
| Altitude | 437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Pierre (-100.37374, 44.35359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $3.77 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.05 | $66.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
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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