How far is Brandon, SD from North Spearfish, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to North Spearfish, SD is about 400.1 miles (643.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Dakota, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and North Spearfish.
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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
397.2 mi · 6 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 West
1639 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Old Belle Road
1932 ft · 39 sec · Old Belle Road
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Continue on McGuigan Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McGuigan Road
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Turn right
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and North Spearfish.
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
397 mi · 06h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to North Spearfish?
The road trip is about 400.1 miles (643.9 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Draper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.6 miles from Brandon and 200.5 miles from North Spearfish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.8 miles (593.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.25 one way or $106.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.5 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 Spearfish, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near North Spearfish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and North Spearfish. Straight-line distance: 368.8 mi (593.53 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 North Spearfish
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,285 |
| Coordinates | 44.5066500, -103.8921500 |
| Altitude | 1113 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Spearfish (-103.89215, 44.50665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $53.25 | $106.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.05 | $120.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.71 | $131.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.89 | $149.78 |
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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