How far is Rapid Valley, SD from Brandon, SD?
The driving distance from Rapid Valley, SD to Brandon, SD is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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.
City in and county seat of Lyman County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rapid Valley and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rapid Valley and Brandon.
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Start on Sweetbriar Street
1311 ft · 1 min · Sweetbriar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walnut Street
59 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Peanut Lane
156 m · 28 sec · Peanut Lane
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Turn left onto Twilight Drive
1341 ft · 39 sec · Twilight Drive
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Turn right onto Jolly Lane
121 m · 16 sec · Jolly Lane
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Turn left onto Jubilee Lane
1293 ft · 39 sec · Jubilee Lane
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Turn right onto Elk Vale Road
2 mi · 3 min · Elk Vale Road
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Take the exit slight right
2710 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
344.2 mi · 5 hr 26 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 Rapid Valley and Brandon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Elk Vale Road
Merge slight left
344 mi · 05h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Rapid Valley and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rapid Valley to Brandon?
The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Kennebec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Rapid Valley and 174.5 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.38 one way or $92.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rapid Valley and Brandon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rapid Valley and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rapid Valley and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 329.2 mi (529.79 km).
#1 Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
| Population | 8,260 |
| Coordinates | 44.0624900, -103.1462900 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $3.77 | $46.38 | $92.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.31 | $104.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.24 | $114.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
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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