How far is Rapid City, SD from Pine Ridge, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid City, SD to Pine Ridge, SD is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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 Rapid City and Pine Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid City and Pine Ridge.
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Start on Mount Rushmore Road
9 m · 5 sec · Mount Rushmore Road
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Continue on Cambell Street
2448 ft · 54 sec · Cambell Street
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Turn straight onto Cambell Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cambell Street
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Continue on South Highway 79
13.6 mi · 16 min · South Highway 79
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Continue on North Heartland Expressway
1043 ft · 21 sec · North Heartland Expressway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on SD Highway 40
20.9 mi · 37 min · SD Highway 40
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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 Red Shirt Table Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Red Shirt Table Road
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Continue on Loneman Day School Road
6 mi · 7 min · Loneman Day School 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 Lone Man Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lone Man Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.8 mi · 25 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 407
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rapid City and Pine Ridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SD Highway 40
Continue on SD 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.
Sunny leaving Rapid City and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid City to Pine Ridge?
The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 Rapid City and 46.7 miles from Pine Ridge.
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 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapid City and Rain near Pine Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid City and Pine Ridge. Straight-line distance: 80.34 mi (129.3 km).
#1 Rapid City
The second most populous city in South Dakota.
| Population | 77,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.0805400, -103.2310100 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Pine Ridge (-102.55627, 43.02554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
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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