Brandon, SD Road Trips
With 13 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Brandon, SD works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 104 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Brandon, SD head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
396.1 mi
Spearfish, SD
Quickest Drive
15m
Sioux Falls, SD
Plan Around Brandon, SD
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brandon, SD is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brandon, SD
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brandon, SD
Brandon, SD to Spearfish, SD
Brandon, SD to Rapid City, SD
Brandon, SD to Milbank, SD
Brandon, SD to Tyndall, SD
Brandon, SD to Parkston, SD
Brandon, SD to Freeman, SD
Brandon, SD to Madison, SD
Brandon, SD to Beresford, SD
Brandon, SD to Worthing, SD
Brandon, SD to Baltic, SD
Brandon, SD to Harrisburg, SD
Brandon, SD to Crooks, SD
Brandon, SD to Sioux Falls, SD
Driving from Brandon, SD
The typical drive from Brandon, SD covers about 104 miles and takes around 1h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 396 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Brandon, SD are Spearfish, SD (396.1 mi, 6h 22m), Rapid City, SD (351.9 mi, 4h 49m), Milbank, SD (128.3 mi, 2h 28m), Tyndall, SD (116.7 mi, 2h 17m), and Parkston, SD (96.5 mi, 1h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SD currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 104-mile trip from Brandon, SD, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 13 mapped routes leaving Brandon, SD and 3 routes heading into Brandon, SD, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 396 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brandon, SD covers 396 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Brandon, SD runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 104-mile trip from Brandon, SD costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brandon, SD include Spearfish, SD, Rapid City, SD, Milbank, SD and Tyndall, SD. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brandon, SD by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,996
Median Income
$104,806
Median Home Value
$317,300
Median Age
37.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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