How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Pierre, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Pierre, SD is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
City in and county sear of in Jackson County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid Valley and Pierre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid Valley and Pierre.
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Start on Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 1 min · Sweetbriar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
59 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Peanut Lane
156 m · 28 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
1341 ft · 39 sec · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
121 m · 16 sec · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 39 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
150.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Rapid Valley and Pierre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rapid Valley and Partly Sunny near Pierre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid Valley to Pierre?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Kadoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Rapid Valley and 75.6 miles from Pierre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid Valley and Pierre, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rapid Valley and Partly Sunny near Pierre.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid Valley and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 140.02 mi (225.34 km).
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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