How far is Brandon, SD from North Eagle Butte, SD?

The driving distance from Brandon, SD to North Eagle Butte, SD is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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
315.91 mi
05h 55m
Flight
250.2 mi
402.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.2 mi
Kilometers
402.66 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.91 mi
Kilometers
508.4 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Eagle Butte
Sat, Apr 18, 4:45 AM MDT
Return by in Brandon
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive North Eagle Butte
Sat, Apr 18, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:08 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
Reliance
SD

Town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States

From Brandon
157.6 mi
02h 57m
To North Eagle Butte
158.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WNW
Destination
41°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and North Eagle Butte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and North Eagle Butte.

  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

    193 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, SD 53: Pierre State Capitol, Fort Pierre

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto US Highway 83

    30.7 mi · 35 min · US Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Deadwood Street

    1.1 km · 53 sec · North Deadwood Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Highway 14/34

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 14/34

    36.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 14/34

  13. 13

    Continue on SD Highway 34/63

    2658 ft · 36 sec · SD Highway 34/63

  14. 14

    Turn right onto SD Highway 63

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · SD Highway 63

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 212

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1387 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto A Street

    86 m · 12 sec · A Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and North Eagle Butte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Splitrock Boulevard
194 mi · 61%
SD Highway 63
48.1 mi · 15%
US Highway 14/34
36.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 83
30.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 212
2.15 mi · 1%
West Highway 14/34
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

North Splitrock Boulevard

Merge slight left

193 mi · 03h 03m

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reliance
02h 57m from Brandon
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brandon and Chance Snow Showers near North Eagle Butte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to North Eagle Butte?

The road trip is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Reliance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Brandon and 158.3 miles from North Eagle Butte.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.05 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brandon and North Eagle Butte, 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 Chance Snow Showers near North Eagle Butte.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and North Eagle Butte. Straight-line distance: 250.2 mi (402.66 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
North Eagle Butte

#2 North Eagle Butte

Census designated place in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,954
Coordinates45.0041500, -101.2337600
Altitude734
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-96.57199, 43.5947)
End: North Eagle Butte (-101.23376, 45.00415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.2 L · about $42.05
Round trip
$84.09
22.3 gal · 84.4 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.05 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.42 $94.84
Premium $4.65 $51.89 $103.78
Diesel $5.30 $59.14 $118.28

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brandon, SD and North Eagle Butte, SD. The current time in Brandon is 23:49:33, although it is 22:49:33 in North Eagle Butte.

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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.