How far is Porcupine, SD from Pierre, SD?
The driving distance from Porcupine, SD to Pierre, SD is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county sear of in Jackson County, 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 Porcupine and Pierre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Porcupine and Pierre.
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Start on Eagle Drive
9 m · 2 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
38 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Big Foot Trail
14.6 mi · 35 min · Big Foot Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left
48.1 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on SD Highway 73
1 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
61.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Fort Pierre, Pierre State Capitol
2190 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
30.9 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on North Deadwood Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street
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Continue on North Highway 83
2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83
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Continue on West Sioux Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pierre Street
1115 ft · 25 sec · South Pierre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Porcupine and Pierre.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
61.9 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Porcupine and Mostly Cloudy near Pierre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Porcupine to Pierre?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Kadoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Porcupine and 80.8 miles from Pierre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 10:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.39 one way or $54.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Porcupine and Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Porcupine and Mostly Cloudy near Pierre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Porcupine and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 125.81 mi (202.47 km).
#1 Porcupine
Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, this census-designated place lies within Oglala Lakota County at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2397100, -102.3309900 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13,708 |
| Coordinates | 44.3683200, -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Euclid Avenue (-100.350889, 44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $32.68 | $65.36 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $38.87 | $77.74 |
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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