How far is Brandon, SD from Garretson, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Garretson, SD is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Garretson.
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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 mi · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.4 mi · 8 min · 482nd Avenue
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Continue on 254th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · 254th Street
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Continue on 485th Avenue
2295 ft · 43 sec · 485th Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1 km · 1 min · River Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2349 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
89 m · 8 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Garretson.
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.
482nd Avenue
Continue on 482nd Avenue
6.43 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Garretson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Garretson?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Brandon and 6 miles from Garretson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Garretson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Garretson. Straight-line distance: 9.16 mi (14.74 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 Garretson
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7174700, -96.5028200 |
| Altitude | 458 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garretson (-96.50282, 43.71747)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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