How far is Pierre, SD from Britton, SD?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Britton, SD is about 219 miles (352.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.98 mi
04h 26m
Flight
160.49 mi
258.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.49 mi
Kilometers
258.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.98 mi
Kilometers
352.42 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in Pierre
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-04-19T05:40
Arrive Britton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bowdle
SD

Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota

From Pierre
109.3 mi
02h 13m
To Britton
109.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Euclid Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Highway 14

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 14

    14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14

  4. 4

    Take the exit sharp left

    100 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12

  8. 8

    Continue on 134th Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 12

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  10. 10

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest

    113 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South US Highway 281

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North US Highway 281

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on 386th Avenue

    18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 112th Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on 403rd Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto SD Highway 10

    1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10

  18. 18

    Continue on 110th Street

    8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on SD Highway 10

    10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10

  20. 20

    Continue on Vander Horck Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Vander Horck Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 12
68.2 mi · 31%
US Highway 14
50.3 mi · 23%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 14%
386th Avenue
18 mi · 8%
112th Street
16.8 mi · 8%
SD Highway 10
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 12

Turn right onto US Highway 12

65.3 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowdle
02h 13m from Pierre
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pierre and Sunny near Britton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Bowdle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Pierre and 109.7 miles from Britton.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierre and Sunny near Britton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Britton. Straight-line distance: 160.49 mi (258.28 km).

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

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

#2 Britton

City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.25 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.5 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre and Britton. The current time is 05:40:44.

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.