How far is Winner, SD from Brandon, SD?

The driving distance from Winner, SD to Brandon, SD is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.34 mi
03h 01m
Flight
165.46 mi
266.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.46 mi
Kilometers
266.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.34 mi
Kilometers
314.37 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brandon
Sun, May 17, 2:49 AM CDT
Return by in Winner
Sun, May 17, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winner
2026-05-16T23:47
Arrive Brandon
Sun, May 17, 2:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Plankinton
SD

Township in Aurora County, South Dakota

From Winner
100 mi
01h 31m
To Brandon
95.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winner and Brandon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winner and Brandon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    3107 ft · 57 sec · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dakota Highway 44

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Dakota Highway 44

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Dakota Highway 49

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Dakota Highway 49

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  7. 7

    Continue on 324th Avenue

    6.1 mi · 11 min · 324th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.5 mi · 20 min · State Highway 49

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  12. 12

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

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    69 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Splitrock Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle

    33 m · 12 sec · East Sylvan Circle

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pipestone Street

    13 m · 2 sec · North Pipestone Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winner 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
167 mi · 86%
South Dakota Highway 49
7.23 mi · 4%
South Dakota Highway 44
7.09 mi · 4%
324th Avenue
6.14 mi · 3%
North Splitrock Boulevard
0.9 mi
East 2nd Street
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plankinton
01h 31m from Winner
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winner and Partly Sunny near Brandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winner to Brandon?

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Plankinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Winner and 95.3 miles from Brandon.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winner and Partly Sunny near Brandon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winner and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 165.46 mi (266.28 km).

Winner

#1 Winner

City in and county seat of Tripp County, South Dakota, United States

Population2,787
Coordinates43.3766700, -99.8590100
Altitude600
CountryUnited States
Brandon

#2 Brandon

City in South Dakota, United States of America

Population10,168
Coordinates43.5947000, -96.5719900
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.85912, 43.37667)
End: Pipestone Street (-96.57196, 43.594698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Winner and Brandon. The current time is 23:47:49.

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.