How far is Tyndall, SD from Pierre, SD?

The driving distance from Tyndall, SD to Pierre, SD is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.84 mi
03h 18m
Flight
156.46 mi
251.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.46 mi
Kilometers
251.79 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.84 mi
Kilometers
336.09 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyndall
2026-04-22T18:56
Arrive Pierre
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyndall
9:00 PM CDT
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
Kimball
SD

City in Brule County, South Dakota, United States

From Tyndall
103.6 mi
01h 39m
To Pierre
105.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tyndall and Pierre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyndall and Pierre.

  1. 1

    Start on West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 7 sec · West 18th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    914 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 20th Avenue

    2632 ft · 1 min · West 20th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 303rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 303rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto SD Highway 50

    3.8 mi · 6 min · SD Highway 50

  6. 6

    Turn right onto SD Highway 37

    47.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · SD Highway 37

  7. 7

    Continue on South Highway 37

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue on South Burr Street

    1936 ft · 35 sec · South Burr Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2058 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    118.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  14. 14

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Deadwood Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Highway 83

    2590 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 83

  17. 17

    Continue on West Sioux Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Sioux Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Pierre Street

    1115 ft · 25 sec · South Pierre Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyndall and Pierre.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Burr Street
119 mi · 57%
SD Highway 37
47.1 mi · 23%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 15%
SD Highway 50
3.75 mi · 2%
303rd Street
1.26 mi · 1%
South Highway 37
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Burr Street

Merge slight left

119 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 39m from Tyndall
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tyndall 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 Tyndall to Pierre?

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Tyndall and 105.2 miles from Pierre.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tyndall and Partly Sunny near Pierre.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyndall and Pierre. Straight-line distance: 156.46 mi (251.79 km).

Tyndall

#1 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Pierre

#2 Pierre

Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County

Population13,708
Coordinates44.3683200, -100.3509700
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: West 18th Avenue (-97.86285, 42.993283)
End: US 14 (-100.350889, 44.368274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.9 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.8 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyndall and Pierre. The current time is 18:56:28.

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