How far is Box Elder, SD from Pierre, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Box Elder and Pierre is 135.65 miles (218.31 km).
Flight distance from Box Elder, SD to Pierre, SD is 135.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Box Elder to Pierre with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Box Elder, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 162.49 miles (261.5 km) by car.
Driving from Box Elder to Pierre will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 7165 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W |
| Latitude | 44.1124900 |
| Longitude | -103.0682300 |
| Altitude | 925 |
| 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: US 14 (-100.350889,44.368274)
Estimated Travel Time Between Box Elder and Pierre
The distance between Box Elder and Pierre is 261 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Box Elder, SD and Pierre, SD. The current time in Box Elder is 00:40:53, although it is 01:40:53 in Pierre.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.7 liters (5.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Box Elder and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Box Elder to Pierre is $20.23 (diesel $27.05).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $20.23 | $21.31 | $24.08 | $27.05 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Box Elder and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
