How far is Brandon, SD from Tea, SD?
The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Tea, SD is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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The largest city in South Dakota.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Tea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Tea.
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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
5.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South
1495 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
777 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 106: Tea
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
91 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Gateway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Gateway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Heritage Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · North Heritage Parkway
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2552 ft · 51 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Tea.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 229 South
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10.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brandon and Sunny near Tea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Tea?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sioux Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Brandon and 11.8 miles from Tea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brandon and Sunny near Tea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Tea. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.92 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 Tea
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 6,405 |
| Coordinates | 43.4463700, -96.8358800 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st Street (-96.83588, 43.446483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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