How far is Pierre, SD from Fort Pierre, SD?
The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Fort Pierre, SD is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Roberts County, South Dakota
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and Fort Pierre.
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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
2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
2335 ft · 32 sec · North 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Sioux Avenue
Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue
0.92 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pierre and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Pierre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierre to Fort Pierre?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Pierre and 1.4 miles from Fort Pierre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pierre and Fort Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Pierre and Chance Snow Showers near Fort Pierre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Fort Pierre. Straight-line distance: 1.52 mi (2.44 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 Fort Pierre
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 44.3535900, -100.3737400 |
| Altitude | 437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Pierre (-100.37374, 44.35359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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