How far is Sioux Falls, SD from Britton, SD?
The driving distance from Sioux Falls, SD to Britton, SD is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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.
Township in Codington County, South Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sioux Falls and Britton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls and Britton.
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Start on North Chicago Avenue
540 ft · 29 sec · North Chicago Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
992 ft · 29 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
633 ft · 19 sec · North Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
549 ft · 25 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 90
1343 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
147.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SD 10: Sisseton, Browns Valley
1767 ft · 50 sec
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Turn sharp left onto SD Highway 10
2.8 mi · 4 min · SD Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Hickory Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Hickory Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hickory Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Hickory Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SD Highway 10
34 m · 2 sec · SD Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto SD Highway 10
36.6 mi · 54 min · SD Highway 10
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Continue on Vander Horck Street
2643 ft · 47 sec · Vander Horck Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sioux Falls and Britton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Britton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sioux Falls to Britton?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Kranzburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Sioux Falls and 98.9 miles from Britton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sioux Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Britton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sioux Falls and Britton. Straight-line distance: 163.25 mi (262.73 km).
#1 Sioux Falls
The largest city in South Dakota.
| Population | 157,584 |
| Coordinates | 43.5499700, -96.7003300 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Britton
City in and county seat of Marshall County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 45.7916200, -97.7509400 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Britton (-97.75094, 45.79162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.48 | $64.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
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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