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.
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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 04h 26m.
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.
Township in Edmunds County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Euclid Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 14
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Highway 14
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.1 mi · 16 min · US Highway 14
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Take the exit sharp left
100 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
65.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southwest
113 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
1.5 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto North US Highway 281
1.7 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on 386th Avenue
18 mi · 21 min · 386th Avenue
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Turn right onto 112th Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · 112th Street
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1348 ft · 23 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 403rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 403rd Avenue
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Turn straight onto SD Highway 10
1719 ft · 29 sec · SD Highway 10
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Continue on 110th Street
8.8 mi · 13 min · 110th Street
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Continue on SD Highway 10
10 mi · 15 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
1 mi · 2 min · Vander Horck Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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