How far is Beresford, SD from Brandon, SD?

The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Brandon, SD is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.32 mi
00h 45m
Flight
36.94 mi
59.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.94 mi
Kilometers
59.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.32 mi
Kilometers
76.15 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Wed, May 13, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Beresford
Wed, May 13, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beresford
2026-05-13T17:33
Arrive Brandon
Wed, May 13, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beresford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tea
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From Beresford
23.6 mi
00h 22m
To Brandon
23.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beresford and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beresford and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cedar Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1868 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2840 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SD 11: Corson, Brandon

    69 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle

    33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pipestone Street

    13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beresford and Brandon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cedar Street
39.9 mi · 84%
I 90
5.94 mi · 13%
North Splitrock Boulevard
0.9 mi · 2%
SD 11
0.25 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi
East Sylvan Circle
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Cedar Street

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tea
00h 22m from Beresford
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beresford and Sunny near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beresford to Brandon?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Beresford and 23.7 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beresford and Sunny near Brandon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 km).

Beresford

#1 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.773661, 43.080559)
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Beresford and Brandon. The current time is 17:33:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.