How far is Lemmon, SD from Brandon, SD?
The driving distance from Lemmon, SD to Brandon, SD is about 406.1 miles (653.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 29m.
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.
Unincorporated community in South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemmon and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemmon and Brandon.
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Start on Main Avenue
2146 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street East
95.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min · 10th Street East
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Continue on West Grand Crossing
3.4 mi · 4 min · West Grand Crossing
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Continue on US Highway 12
18.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Highway 12 & 83
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 12 & 83
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Continue on US Highway 12
17.8 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue straight
35.3 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
99.9 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit right toward I 29, US 81: Watertown
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
122.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SD 11: Corson, Brandon
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle
33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle
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Turn left onto North Pipestone Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemmon and Brandon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 29
Merge slight left
123 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Lemmon and Chance Rain Showers near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemmon to Brandon?
The road trip is about 406.1 miles (653.6 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Bath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.8 miles from Lemmon and 203.3 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 MDT. 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 $54.04 one way or $108.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lemmon and Brandon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Lemmon and Chance Rain Showers near Brandon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemmon and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 318.32 mi (512.28 km).
#1 Lemmon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.9408300, -102.1593200 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
City in South Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 10,168 |
| Coordinates | 43.5947000, -96.5719900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $54.04 | $108.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $60.95 | $121.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $66.69 | $133.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.01 | $152.01 |
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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