How far is Brandon, SD from Lyons, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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City 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 Lyons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Lyons.
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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
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Renner, Crooks
1356 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto 258th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 258th Street
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Turn right onto 470th Avenue
2096 ft · 57 sec · 470th Avenue
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Continue on South West Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South West Avenue
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Continue on 470th Avenue
2444 ft · 1 min · 470th Avenue
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Turn left onto 256th Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · 256th Street
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Keep slight right
98 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
884 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Lyons.
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.
North Splitrock Boulevard
Merge slight left
9.43 mi · 00h 10m
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 Lyons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Lyons?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Crooks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Brandon and 11.9 miles from Lyons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Lyons.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 17.24 mi (27.75 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 Lyons
Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 618 |
| Coordinates | 43.7230300, -96.8678300 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyons (-96.86783, 43.72303)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
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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