How far is Pine Ridge, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?

The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.58 mi
05h 25m
Flight
296.68 mi
477.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.68 mi
Kilometers
477.46 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.58 mi
Kilometers
575.47 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Pine Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 11:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Ridge
2026-10-15T12:42
Arrive Sioux Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 6:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 2:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Ridge
9:00 PM MDT
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
Presho
SD

Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Pine Ridge
178.5 mi
02h 42m
To Sioux Falls
179 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph N
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 407

    15 m · 5 sec · State Highway 407

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    26.4 mi · 32 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennett Avenue

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Bennett Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Continue on SD Highway 73

    1 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    249.6 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South

    2551 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

    610 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
250 mi · 70%
State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 12%
Bennett Avenue
31.1 mi · 9%
East Main Street
26.4 mi · 7%
I 229 South
4.05 mi · 1%
SD Highway 73
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

250 mi · 03h 55m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
296.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Presho
02h 42m from Pine Ridge
Leave By
6:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Pine Ridge and Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Sioux Falls?

The road trip is about 357.6 miles (575.5 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Pine Ridge and 179 miles from Sioux Falls.

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

The direct path is about 296.7 miles (477.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.42 one way or $106.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Pine Ridge and Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 296.68 mi (477.46 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates43.0255400, -102.5562700
Altitude988
CountryUnited States
Sioux Falls

#2 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 407 (-102.556369, 43.025532)
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.76 L · about $53.42
Round trip
$106.84
25.24 gal · 95.52 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.23 $53.42 $106.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $56.27 $112.55
Premium $5.05 $63.74 $127.49
Diesel $6.01 $75.82 $151.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pine Ridge, SD and Sioux Falls, SD. The current time in Pine Ridge is 12:42:09, although it is 13:42:09 in Sioux Falls.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.