How far is North Sioux City, SD from Brandon, SD?

The driving distance from North Sioux City, SD to Brandon, SD is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.08 mi
01h 20m
Flight
73.89 mi
118.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.89 mi
Kilometers
118.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.08 mi
Kilometers
146.58 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Sat, May 30, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in North Sioux City
Sat, May 30, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sioux City
2026-05-30T09:17
Arrive Brandon
Sat, May 30, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sioux City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beresford
SD

City in South Dakota, United States of America

From North Sioux City
45.9 mi
00h 40m
To Brandon
45.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Sioux City and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Sioux City and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on Military Road

    829 ft · 27 sec · Military Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 29 North

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2840 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SD 11: Corson, Brandon

    69 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle

    33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Pipestone Street

    13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sioux City and Brandon.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
83.6 mi · 92%
I 90
5.94 mi · 7%
River Drive
0.9 mi · 1%
North Splitrock Boulevard
0.9 mi · 1%
SD 11
0.25 mi
Military Road
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

72.2 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beresford
00h 40m from North Sioux City
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Sioux City to Brandon?

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Beresford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from North Sioux City and 45.2 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Sioux City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brandon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sioux City and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 73.89 mi (118.92 km).

North Sioux City

#1 North Sioux City

City in Union County South Dakota, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates42.5272200, -96.4830900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: Military Road (-96.483032, 42.52725)
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sioux City and Brandon. The current time is 09:17:17.

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.