How far is Brandon, SD from Oglala, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Oglala, SD is about 375.9 miles (605 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Oglala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Oglala.
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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
255.7 mi · 4 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 73 North: Kadoka
1657 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto SD Highway 73
1.2 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right
57.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Oglada 3
44 m · 11 sec · Oglada 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oglada 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Oglala.
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
256 mi · 04h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brandon and Rain And Snow Showers near Oglala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Oglala?
The road trip is about 375.9 miles (605 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Vivian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.6 miles from Brandon and 188.3 miles from Oglala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $50.00 one way or $100.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brandon and Oglala, 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 Rain And Snow Showers near Oglala.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Oglala. Straight-line distance: 310.87 mi (500.29 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 Oglala
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,290 |
| Coordinates | 43.1885900, -102.7396200 |
| Altitude | 915 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oglala (-102.73962, 43.18859)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.71 | $123.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.33 | $140.66 |
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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