How far is Brandon, SD from Beresford, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Beresford, SD is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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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 Brandon and Beresford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Beresford.
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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
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South
1495 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
1690 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1148 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Beresford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 South
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Beresford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Beresford?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Brandon and 24 miles from Beresford.
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 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Beresford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Beresford. Straight-line distance: 36.94 mi (59.45 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 Beresford
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 43.0805400, -96.7736600 |
| Altitude | 457 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beresford (-96.77366, 43.08054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
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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