How far is Brandon, SD from Britton, SD?

The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Britton, SD is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.7 mi
03h 33m
Flight
162.46 mi
261.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.46 mi
Kilometers
261.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.7 mi
Kilometers
321.38 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Britton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-16T00:27
Arrive Britton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kranzburg
SD

Township in Codington County, South Dakota

From Brandon
99.8 mi
01h 46m
To Britton
99.9 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Britton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Britton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pipestone Street

    13 m · 4 sec · North Pipestone Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle

    33 m · 7 sec · East Sylvan Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Splitrock Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    147.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 10: Sisseton, Browns Valley

    1767 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto SD Highway 10

    2.8 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Hickory Street

    36 m · 2 sec · East Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hickory Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10

    34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10

    36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10

  14. 14

    Continue on Vander Horck Street

    2643 ft · 47 sec · Vander Horck Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Britton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29
148 mi · 74%
SD Highway 10
39.4 mi · 20%
North Splitrock Boulevard
10.7 mi · 5%
East Hickory Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Vander Horck Street
0.5 mi
SD 10
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kranzburg
01h 46m from Brandon
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Britton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Britton?

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Kranzburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Brandon and 99.9 miles from Britton.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Britton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Britton. Straight-line distance: 162.46 mi (261.45 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Britton

#2 Britton

City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,256
Coordinates45.7916200, -97.7509400
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-96.57199, 43.5947)
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.65 $32.81 $65.62
Diesel $5.30 $37.39 $74.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Britton. The current time is 00:27:09.

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.