How far is Brandon, SD from Winner, SD?

The driving distance from Brandon, SD to Winner, SD is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.64 mi
03h 46m
Flight
165.46 mi
266.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.46 mi
Kilometers
266.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.64 mi
Kilometers
322.9 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winner
Sun, May 17, 4:30 AM CDT
Return by in Brandon
Sun, May 17, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-05-17T00:44
Arrive Winner
Sun, May 17, 4:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plankinton
SD

Township in Aurora County, South Dakota

From Brandon
100.1 mi
01h 53m
To Winner
100.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 47 South: Gregory, Winner

    1844 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto SD Highway 47

    9.9 mi · 17 min · SD Highway 47

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    11.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    Continue on 324th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · 324th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on South Dakota Highway 49

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Dakota Highway 49

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dakota Highway 44

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Dakota Highway 44

  13. 13

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3107 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Splitrock Boulevard
156 mi · 78%
State Highway 49
12.4 mi · 6%
SD Highway 47
9.94 mi · 5%
South Dakota Highway 49
7.23 mi · 4%
South Dakota Highway 44
7.09 mi · 4%
324th Avenue
6.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Splitrock Boulevard

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plankinton
01h 53m from Brandon
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brandon and Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plankinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Brandon and 100.5 miles from Winner.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brandon and Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winner.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Winner. Straight-line distance: 165.46 mi (266.28 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

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

#2 Winner

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

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Start: Brandon (-96.57199, 43.5947)
End: Winner (-99.85901, 43.37667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.8 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.16 gal · 53.6 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.65 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.30 $37.55 $75.10

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Winner. The current time is 00:44:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.