How far is Brandon, SD from Tyndall, SD?

The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Tyndall, SD is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.68 mi
02h 17m
Flight
77.07 mi
124.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.68 mi
Kilometers
187.78 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-04-23T02:10
Arrive Tyndall
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dolton
SD

Township in Turner County, South Dakota

From Brandon
58.3 mi
01h 08m
To Tyndall
58.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Tyndall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Tyndall.

  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

    41.9 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Salem, Yankton

    1944 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US Highway 81

    36 mi · 41 min · US Highway 81

  8. 8

    Continue on 291st Street

    1.3 km · 55 sec · 291st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 81

    5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 81

  10. 10

    Turn right onto SD Highway 46

    24 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 46

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 416th Avenue

    5.8 mi · 14 min · 416th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 24th Avenue

    2601 ft · 1 min · West 24th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2246 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 18th Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 18th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Tyndall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Splitrock Boulevard
43.1 mi · 37%
US Highway 81
41.7 mi · 36%
SD Highway 46
24 mi · 21%
416th Avenue
5.76 mi · 5%
291st Street
0.81 mi · 1%
West 24th Avenue
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

North Splitrock Boulevard

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dolton
01h 08m from Brandon
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brandon and Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brandon to Tyndall?

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Brandon and 58.4 miles from Tyndall.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brandon and Chance Rain Showers near Tyndall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Tyndall. Straight-line distance: 77.07 mi (124.04 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Tyndall

#2 Tyndall

City in and county seat of Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,015
Coordinates42.9933300, -97.8628500
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-96.57199, 43.5947)
End: Tyndall (-97.86285, 42.99333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Tyndall. The current time is 02:10:46.

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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.