How far is Brandon, SD from Belle Fourche, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Belle Fourche, SD is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.5 miles (593 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Belle Fourche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Belle Fourche.
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Start on North Pipestone Street
13 m · 4 sec · North Pipestone Street
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Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
33 m · 7 sec · East Sylvan Circle
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Turn right onto North Splitrock Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
382.6 mi · 6 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 34 West: Whitewood, Belle Fourche
1463 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto SD Highway 34
17.4 mi · 21 min · SD Highway 34
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
117 m · 15 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Belle Fourche.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Splitrock Boulevard
Merge slight left
383 mi · 06h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Belle Fourche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Belle Fourche?
The road trip is about 402.8 miles (648.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.2 miles from Brandon and 201.6 miles from Belle Fourche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.5 miles (593 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.62 one way or $107.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brandon and Belle Fourche, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Belle Fourche.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Belle Fourche. Straight-line distance: 368.47 mi (593 km).
#1 Brandon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 10,168 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947000, -96.5719900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belle Fourche
City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 5,742 |
| Coordinates | 44.6713700, -103.8521500 |
| Altitude | 921 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue (-103.852143, 44.67137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 648 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.48 | $120.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.18 | $132.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $75.42 | $150.85 |
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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