How far is Pierre, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?
The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and Belle Fourche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and Belle Fourche.
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Start on South Euclid Avenue
551 ft · 15 sec · South Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street
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Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 83
2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83
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Turn right onto West Highway 14/34
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34
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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 SD Highway 34/63
133.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min · SD Highway 34/63
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Continue on Lazelle Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lazelle Street
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Take the exit right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche
1463 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
117 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and Belle Fourche.
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 34/63
Continue on SD Highway 34/63
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pierre and Rain Showers near Belle Fourche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierre to Belle Fourche?
The road trip is about 200.8 miles (323.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Pierre and 100.6 miles from Belle Fourche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pierre and Belle Fourche, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pierre and Rain Showers near Belle Fourche.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 173.74 mi (279.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue (-103.852143, 44.67137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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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