How far is Brandon, SD from Colonial Pine Hills, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Colonial Pine Hills, SD is about 359.8 miles (579 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 337.4 miles (543 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyman County, 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 Colonial Pine Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Colonial Pine Hills.
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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
344.2 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 16 Truck, ND 79 South: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
869 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Elk Vale Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · North Elk Vale Road
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Continue on East Catron Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catron Boulevard
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Continue on Catron Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Catron Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sheridan Lake Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Lake Road
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Turn left onto Clarkson Road
970 ft · 44 sec · Clarkson Road
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Turn right onto Alfalfa Court
686 ft · 30 sec · Alfalfa Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alfalfa Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Colonial Pine Hills.
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
344 mi · 05h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brandon and Light Rain Likely near Colonial Pine Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Colonial Pine Hills?
The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Brandon and 180.3 miles from Colonial Pine Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 337.4 miles (543 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 5:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brandon and Colonial Pine Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brandon and Light Rain Likely near Colonial Pine Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Colonial Pine Hills. Straight-line distance: 337.4 mi (542.99 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 Colonial Pine Hills
Township in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 44.0077700, -103.3154600 |
| Altitude | 1243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Pine Hills (-103.31546, 44.00777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.01 | $108.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.11 | $118.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
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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