How far is Pierre, SD from Milbank, SD?
The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Milbank, SD is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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 56m.
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 Beadle County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and Milbank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and Milbank.
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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
67.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
30.1 mi · 34 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Neosho Street
2746 ft · 36 sec · East Neosho Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
14.6 mi · 17 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto SD Highway 25 South
34.2 mi · 40 min · SD Highway 25 South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 212
10.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 212
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southwest
5.8 mi · 7 min · 9th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 10th Street Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southwest
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Continue on 10th Street Northwest
681 ft · 16 sec · 10th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 26th Avenue Northeast
2.6 mi · 4 min · 26th Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North, US 81 North, SD 20 East: Summit
11.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 20: South Shore, Stockholm
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 20
5.4 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 20
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Continue on West Berry Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Berry Avenue
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Continue on SD Highway 20
13.5 mi · 16 min · SD Highway 20
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Turn left onto SD Highway 15
6.8 mi · 10 min · SD Highway 15
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Continue on South Dakota Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Dakota Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1333 ft · 19 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and Milbank.
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 14
Continue on US Highway 14
67.8 mi · 01h 17m
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 Milbank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pierre to Milbank?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Cavour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Pierre and 126 miles from Milbank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pierre and Sunny near Milbank.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Milbank. Straight-line distance: 191.4 mi (308.03 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 Milbank
City in and county seat of Grand County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 3,066 |
| Coordinates | 45.2191300, -96.6356200 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milbank (-96.63562, 45.21913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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