How far is Brandon, SD from Porcupine, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Porcupine, SD is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Porcupine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Porcupine.
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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
48.1 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Big Foot Trail
14.6 mi · 35 min · Big Foot Trail
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Turn right onto Main Street
38 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Eagle Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Porcupine.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brandon and Rain Showers near Porcupine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Porcupine?
The road trip is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Brandon and 183.3 miles from Porcupine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 $54.65 one way or $109.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brandon and Porcupine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brandon and Rain Showers near Porcupine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Porcupine. Straight-line distance: 290.01 mi (466.72 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 Porcupine
Situated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, this census-designated place lies within Oglala Lakota County at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.2397100, -102.3309900 |
| Altitude | 973 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porcupine (-102.33099, 43.23971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $4.23 | $54.65 | $109.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $57.57 | $115.13 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $65.21 | $130.42 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $77.56 | $155.13 |
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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