How far is Rapid City, SD from Pierre, SD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rapid City and Pierre is 143.97 miles (231.7 km).

Flight distance from Rapid City, SD to Pierre, SD is 143.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rapid City to Pierre with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rapid City, South Dakota to Pierre, South Dakota is: 172.47 miles (277.57 km) by car.

Driving from Rapid City to Pierre will take approximately 02 hours 45 minutes.

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#1 Rapid City

The second most populous city in South Dakota. It is located in the Black Hills in western South Dakota. Rapid City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rushmore National Memorial and the Mount Rushmore Visitor Center.

Population 77503
GPS Coordinates 44°4'50"N 103°13'52"W
Latitude 44.0805400
Longitude -103.2310100
Altitude 988
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rapid City and Pierre

The distance between Rapid City and Pierre is 278 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 City, SD and Pierre, SD. The current time in Rapid City is 01:33:04, although it is 02:33:04 in Pierre.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.04 liters (6.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rapid City and Pierre.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rapid City to Pierre is $21.47 (diesel $28.71).

South Dakota gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.53 $3.72 $4.2 $4.72
Total $21.47 $22.62 $25.56 $28.71

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 Rapid City and Pierre (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Brandon, SD to Rapid City 351.32 miles (565 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisburg, SD to Rapid City 358 miles (576 km)

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Driving distance from Madison, SD to Rapid City 345.54 miles (556 km)

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Driving distance from Mitchell, SD to Rapid City 276.58 miles (445 km)

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Driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Rapid City 348.9 miles (561 km)

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Driving distance from Tea, SD to Rapid City 348.06 miles (560 km)

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Driving distance from Watertown, SD to Rapid City 362.74 miles (584 km)

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Driving distance from Yankton, SD to Rapid City 357.46 miles (575 km)

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Driving distance from Belle Fourche, SD to Rapid City 55.27 miles (89 km)

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Driving distance from Box Elder, SD to Rapid City 10.4 miles (17 km)

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Driving distance from Spearfish, SD to Rapid City 48.12 miles (77 km)

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Driving distance from Sturgis, SD to Rapid City 28.53 miles (46 km)

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