How far is Pierre, SD from Tyndall, SD?

The driving distance from Pierre, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.63 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.46 mi
251.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.46 mi
Kilometers
251.79 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.63 mi
Kilometers
334.15 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Return by in Pierre
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierre
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierre
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kimball
SD

City in Brule County, South Dakota, United States

From Pierre
103.7 mi
01h 57m
To Tyndall
104 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pierre and Tyndall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierre and Tyndall.

  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

    2600 ft · 36 sec · North Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 46 sec · North Deadwood Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    30.9 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Burr Street

    1402 ft · 26 sec · South Burr Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  14. 14

    Continue on SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  15. 15

    Turn left onto SD Highway 50

    3.7 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    914 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pierre and Tyndall.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
150 mi · 72%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 23%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 2%
303rd Street
1.28 mi · 1%
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
North 1st Street
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 83

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 57m from Pierre
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pierre and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierre to Tyndall?

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Pierre and 104 miles from Tyndall.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pierre and Mostly Sunny near Tyndall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierre and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 156.46 mi (251.79 km).

Pierre

#1 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Tyndall

#2 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Pierre (-100.35097, 44.36832)
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.64 $55.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.35
Premium $4.65 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.30 $38.88 $77.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierre and Tyndall. The current time is 20:22:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.