How far is Pierre, SD from Rapid City, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pierre and Rapid City is 143.97 miles (231.7 km).
Flight distance from Pierre, SD to Rapid City, SD is 143.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Pierre to Rapid City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pierre, South Dakota to Rapid City, South Dakota is: 172.88 miles (278.22 km) by car.
Driving from Pierre to Rapid City will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13708 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°22'6"N 100°21'3"W |
| Latitude | 44.3683200 |
| Longitude | -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.
| Population | 77503 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W |
| Latitude | 44.0805400 |
| Longitude | -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rapid City: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059,44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pierre and Rapid City
The distance between Pierre and Rapid City is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pierre, SD and Rapid City, SD. The current time in Pierre is 02:03:41, although it is 01:03:41 in Rapid City.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.09 liters (6.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pierre and Rapid City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pierre to Rapid City is $21.52 (diesel $28.78).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.52 | $22.67 | $25.62 | $28.78 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pierre and Rapid City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
