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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1146 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Take the ramp right
1868 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2840 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 11: Corson, Brandon
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle
33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle
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Turn left onto North Pipestone Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Beresford
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.0805400, -96.7736600 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 10,168 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947000, -96.5719900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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