How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Pierre, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rapid Valley and Pierre is 140.02 miles (225.34 km).
Flight distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Pierre, SD is 140.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rapid Valley to Pierre with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 169.61 miles (272.97 km) by car.
Driving from Rapid Valley to Pierre will take approximately 02 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8260 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°3'45"N 103°8'47"W |
| Latitude | 44.0624900 |
| Longitude | -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pierre
Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
| Population | 13708 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°22'6"N 100°21'3"W |
| Latitude | 44.3683200 |
| Longitude | -100.3509700 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pierre: South Euclid Avenue (-100.350889,44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rapid Valley and Pierre
The distance between Rapid Valley and Pierre is 273 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rapid Valley, SD and Pierre, SD. The current time in Rapid Valley is 09:21:14, although it is 10:21:14 in Pierre.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.66 liters (5.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid Valley and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid Valley to Pierre is $21.12 (diesel $28.24).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.12 | $22.25 | $25.14 | $28.24 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Dakota ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.528 (Diesel $4.718) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rapid Valley and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
