How far is Brandon, SD from Mobridge, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Mobridge, SD is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.4 miles (374 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Mobridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Mobridge.
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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
122.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Aberdeen, Milbank
1264 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 12
22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Highway 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 12
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Continue on US Highway 12
28.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Highway 12
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Continue on 133rd Street
13 mi · 14 min · 133rd Street
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Continue on US Highway 12 East
1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 12 East
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Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast
5.1 mi · 12 min · 6th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on US Highway 12 West
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12 West
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Continue on 134th Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · 134th Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
68.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Highway 12 & 83
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83
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Continue on US Highway 12
18.6 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Grand Crossing
1 mi · 1 min · East Grand Crossing
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue East
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Mobridge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29
Merge slight left
123 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Brandon and Mostly Sunny near Mobridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Mobridge?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Brandon and 154 miles from Mobridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.4 miles (374 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 5:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Brandon and Mostly Sunny near Mobridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Mobridge. Straight-line distance: 232.42 mi (374.05 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 Mobridge
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 3,373 |
| Coordinates | 45.5372200, -100.4279100 |
| Altitude | 506 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mobridge (-100.42791, 45.53722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $40.92 | $81.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.15 | $92.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.55 | $115.10 |
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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