How far is Pierre, SD from Sturgis, SD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pierre and Sturgis is 155.95 miles (250.97 km).
Flight distance from Pierre, SD to Sturgis, SD is 155.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Pierre to Sturgis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pierre, South Dakota to Sturgis, South Dakota is: 174.36 miles (280.61 km) by car.
Driving from Pierre to Sturgis will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Sturgis
City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 6978 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°24'35"N 103°30'33"W |
| Latitude | 44.4097100 |
| Longitude | -103.5090800 |
| Altitude | 1043 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sturgis: Edmunds Street (-103.50908,44.409706)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pierre and Sturgis
The distance between Pierre and Sturgis is 281 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 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 Pierre, SD and Sturgis, SD. The current time in Pierre is 04:57:24, although it is 03:57:24 in Sturgis.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.29 liters (6.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pierre and Sturgis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pierre to Sturgis is $21.71 (diesel $29.03).
South Dakota gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.53 | $3.72 | $4.2 | $4.72 |
| Total | $21.71 | $22.87 | $25.84 | $29.03 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pierre and Sturgis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
