How far is Pierre, SD from North Eagle Butte, SD?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to North Eagle Butte, SD is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.45 mi
02h 14m
Flight
61.73 mi
99.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.57 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Eagle Butte
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM MDT
Return by in Pierre
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive North Eagle Butte
Sat, Apr 18, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Midland
SD

Town in Haakon County, South Dakota, United States

From Pierre
45.2 mi
01h 07m
To North Eagle Butte
45.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 26 mph NNW
Destination
41°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and North Eagle Butte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and North Eagle Butte.

  1. 1

    Start on South Euclid Avenue

    551 ft · 15 sec · South Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    564 ft · 14 sec · South Pierre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2352 ft · 31 sec · North Highway 83

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  7. 7

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

    2658 ft · 36 sec · SD Highway 34/63

  8. 8

    Turn right onto SD Highway 63

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1387 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto A Street

    86 m · 12 sec · A Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and North Eagle Butte.

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 53%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 40%
US Highway 212
2.15 mi · 2%
West Highway 14/34
1.18 mi · 1%
West Sioux Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
SD Highway 34/63
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SD Highway 63

Turn right onto SD Highway 63

48.1 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 07m from Pierre
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pierre and Chance Snow Showers near North Eagle Butte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierre to North Eagle Butte?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Pierre and 45.3 miles from North Eagle Butte.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pierre and North Eagle Butte, 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 North Eagle Butte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and North Eagle Butte. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.34 km).

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
North Eagle Butte

#2 North Eagle Butte

Census designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,954
Coordinates45.0041500, -101.2337600
Altitude734
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: North Eagle Butte (-101.23376, 45.00415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pierre, SD and North Eagle Butte, SD. The current time in Pierre is 23:49:03, although it is 22:49:03 in North Eagle Butte.

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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.