How far is Pierre, SD from Ardmore, OK?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Ardmore, OK is about 881.6 miles (1418.8 km), with a travel time of about 15h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 724.8 miles (1166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
881.61 mi
15h 38m
Flight
724.77 mi
1166.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
724.77 mi
Kilometers
1166.4 km
Flight Time
01h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
881.61 mi
Kilometers
1418.81 km
Drive Time
15h 38m

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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 15h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pierre
Mon, Jun 1, 5:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-05-31T10:30
Arrive Ardmore
Mon, Jun 1, 2:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
15h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:38 PM to 11:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Belvidere
NE

Human settlement in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Pierre
441 mi
07h 49m
To Ardmore
440.6 mi
07h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and Ardmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and Ardmore.

  1. 1

    Start on South Euclid Avenue

    551 ft · 15 sec · South Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    150.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton

    1983 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 81

    35.8 mi · 41 min · US Highway 81

  12. 12

    Continue on 291st Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · 291st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 81

    15.6 mi · 18 min · US Highway 81

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South 13th Street

    43.9 mi · 48 min · South 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 45th Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 33rd Avenue

    16.4 mi · 20 min · 33rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  20. 20

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Road

    109.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Center Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 145th Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · 145th Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 140th Road

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min · 140th Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 35 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    41.9 mi · 42 min · Kansas Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  44. 44

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.3 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward Ardmore

    1041 ft · 43 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  49. 49

    Turn right

    16 m · 2 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and Ardmore.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
182 mi · 21%
140th Road
140 mi · 16%
Center Road
114 mi · 13%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
98.6 mi · 11%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 7%
Broadway Avenue
63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 83

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
15h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
31h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.8 mi
724.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belvidere
07h 49m from Pierre
Leave By
4:44 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pierre and Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierre to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 881.6 miles (1418.8 km) and usually takes 15h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 441 miles from Pierre and 440.6 miles from Ardmore.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 724.8 miles (1166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $117.32 one way or $234.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 276.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierre and Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Belvidere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belvidere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belvidere.

RAIL

Hastings

79 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 724.77 mi (1166.4 km).

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Ardmore

#2 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)29h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)22h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
31.11 gal
117.76 L · about $117.32
Round trip
$234.63
62.22 gal · 235.52 L
Estimated CO2
276.5 kg one way
Round trip: 552.9 kg / 1219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $117.32 $234.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $132.31 $264.62
Premium $4.65 $144.79 $289.57
Diesel $5.30 $165.01 $330.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Dakota · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre and Ardmore. The current time is 10:30:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.