How far is Pierre, SD from Spearfish, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pierre and Spearfish is 173.3 miles (278.9 km).
Flight distance from Pierre, SD to Spearfish, SD is 173.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Pierre to Spearfish with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pierre, South Dakota to Spearfish, South Dakota is: 193.66 miles (311.66 km) by car.
Driving from Pierre to Spearfish will take approximately 03 hours 23 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 Spearfish
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 11900 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°29'27"N 103°51'34"W |
| Latitude | 44.4908200 |
| Longitude | -103.8593700 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Spearfish: North Main Street (-103.859247,44.49086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pierre and Spearfish
The distance between Pierre and Spearfish is 312 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 Spearfish, SD. The current time in Pierre is 06:42:59, although it is 05:42:59 in Spearfish.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.87 liters (6.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pierre and Spearfish.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pierre to Spearfish is $24.11 (diesel $32.24).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $24.11 | $25.4 | $28.7 | $32.24 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pierre and Spearfish (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
