How far is Beresford, SD from Harrisburg, SD?

The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Harrisburg, SD is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
30.3 mi
00h 31m
Flight
24.54 mi
39.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.77 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, May 13, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in Beresford
Wed, May 13, 6:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beresford
2026-05-13T17:34
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, May 13, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Worthing
SD

City in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States of America

From Beresford
15.1 mi
00h 15m
To Harrisburg
15.2 mi
00h 15m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.3 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2036 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 276th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 276th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto SD Highway 115

    3 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 115

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Willow Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Willow Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Willow Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cedar Street
22.1 mi · 73%
276th Street
3.37 mi · 11%
SD Highway 115
3.01 mi · 10%
West Willow Street
1.52 mi · 5%
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Cedar Street

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthing
00h 15m from Beresford
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beresford and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Worthing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Beresford and 15.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.5 km).

Beresford

#1 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

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

#2 Harrisburg

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population7,126
Coordinates43.4313700, -96.6972700
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.773661, 43.080559)
End: Willow Street (-96.697271, 43.431465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 Harrisburg. The current time is 17:34:30.

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.