How far is Beresford, SD from Sioux Falls, SD?

The driving distance from Beresford, SD to Sioux Falls, SD is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
36.92 mi
00h 35m
Flight
32.64 mi
52.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.64 mi
Kilometers
52.53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.92 mi
Kilometers
59.42 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Beresford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beresford
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Sioux Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beresford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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
18.5 mi
00h 17m
To Sioux Falls
18.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
25 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beresford and Sioux Falls.

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street, Downtown

    894 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SD 42: Downtown, Washington Pavilion

    91 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    527 ft · 19 sec · East 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lowell Avenue

    633 ft · 23 sec · South Lowell Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Chicago Avenue

    540 ft · 24 sec · North Chicago Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Chicago Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cedar Street
35.9 mi · 97%
North 3rd Street
0.22 mi · 1%
East 8th Street
0.19 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.17 mi
South Lowell Avenue
0.12 mi
North Chicago Avenue
0.1 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthing
00h 17m from Beresford
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beresford and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beresford to Sioux Falls?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 18.5 miles from Beresford and 18.5 miles from Sioux Falls.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beresford and Chance Rain Showers near Sioux Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beresford and Sioux Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.64 mi (52.53 km).

Beresford

#1 Beresford

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population1,609
Coordinates43.0805400, -96.7736600
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Sioux Falls

#2 Sioux Falls

The largest city in South Dakota.

Population157,584
Coordinates43.5499700, -96.7003300
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.773661, 43.080559)
End: North Chicago Avenue (-96.700171, 43.549971)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beresford and Sioux Falls. The current time is 05:46:11.

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.