How far is Pierre, SD from Box Elder, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pierre and Box Elder is 135.65 miles (218.31 km).
Flight distance from Pierre, SD to Box Elder, SD is 135.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Pierre to Box Elder with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pierre, South Dakota to Box Elder, South Dakota is: 162.62 miles (261.72 km) by car.
Driving from Pierre to Box Elder will take approximately 02 hours 37 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7165 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.1124900 |
| Longitude | -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Box Elder: Front Street (-103.068237,44.112405)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pierre and Box Elder
The distance between Pierre and Box Elder is 262 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Pierre, SD and Box Elder, SD. The current time in Pierre is 02:02:20, although it is 01:02:20 in Box Elder.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.72 liters (5.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pierre and Box Elder.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pierre to Box Elder is $20.25 (diesel $27.07).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $20.25 | $21.33 | $24.1 | $27.07 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pierre and Box Elder (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
