How far is Pine Ridge, SD from Brandon, SD?
The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SD to Brandon, SD is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Brandon.
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Start on State Highway 407
15 m · 5 sec · State Highway 407
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Turn right onto East Main Street
26.4 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Bennett Avenue
31.1 mi · 38 min · Bennett Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
44.6 mi · 52 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on SD Highway 73
1 mi · 2 min · SD Highway 73
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
2008 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
255.6 mi · 4 hr 1 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 Pine Ridge and Brandon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
256 mi · 04h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Pine Ridge and Rain Showers near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Brandon?
The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Presho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Pine Ridge and 163.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.22 one way or $102.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pine Ridge and Brandon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Pine Ridge and Rain Showers near Brandon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 303.35 mi (488.2 km).
#1 Pine Ridge
Situated at an elevation of 3241 feet in Oglala Lakota County, this census-designated place serves as the administrative headquarters for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0255400, -102.5562700 |
| Altitude | 988 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $4.23 | $51.22 | $102.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $53.95 | $107.91 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $61.12 | $122.23 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $72.70 | $145.39 |
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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