Pierre, SD Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 6 heading in, Pierre, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 108-mile quick runs to 293-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Pierre, SD spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
293.2 mi
Jefferson, SD
Quickest Drive
2h 4m
Mobridge, SD
Plan Around Pierre, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Pierre, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Pierre, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Pierre, SD
Expect an average of 200 miles and about 3h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Pierre, SD. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (4h 46m), while the shortest is just 108 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Pierre, SD are Jefferson, SD (293.2 mi, 4h 46m), Porcupine, SD (205.1 mi, 4h 5m), Rapid City, SD (191.6 mi, 3h 11m), and Mobridge, SD (108.3 mi, 2h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 200-mile trip from Pierre, SD, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Pierre, SD and 6 routes heading into Pierre, SD, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 108 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pierre, SD covers 293 miles and takes approximately 4h 46m. Shorter options start at just 108 miles.
The average route from Pierre, SD runs about 200 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 200-mile trip from Pierre, SD costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pierre, SD include Jefferson, SD, Porcupine, SD, Rapid City, SD and Mobridge, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pierre, SD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,008
Median Income
$74,053
Median Home Value
$219,500
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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