How far is Pine Ridge, SD from Rapid City, SD?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SD to Rapid City, SD is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Rapid City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Rapid City.
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Start on State Highway 407
117 m · 9 sec · State Highway 407
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Lone Man Road
1.3 mi · 1 min · Lone Man Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
15.6 mi · 18 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on Loneman Day School Road
6 mi · 7 min · Loneman Day School Road
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Continue on Red Shirt Table Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Red Shirt Table Road
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Continue on Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
10.5 mi · 12 min · Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 41
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Continue on State Highway 40
20.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 40
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Heartland Expressway
1043 ft · 16 sec · North Heartland Expressway
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on Cambell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambell Street
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Turn slight right onto East Saint Joseph Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mount Rushmore Road
130 m · 17 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Ridge and Rapid City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 40
Continue on State Highway 40
20.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Pine Ridge and Sunny near Rapid City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Rapid City?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Pine Ridge and 64.2 miles from Rapid City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Pine Ridge and Sunny near Rapid City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Rapid City. Straight-line distance: 80.34 mi (129.3 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rushmore Road (-103.231059, 44.080547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $4.23 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
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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