Origin
Brandon, SD
Night in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, SD to Harrisburg, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, SD
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Harrisburg, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 17.1-mile journey from Brandon to Harrisburg is a straightforward commute. You can expect a driving time of approximately 26 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a blend of SD Highway 11, Veterans Parkway, and East Madison Street. With a modest fuel cost of about $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly option for travelers in South Dakota. Because the entire trip stays within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape rather than a drastic change in scenery. Use this drive when you need a reliable, efficient connection between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 11 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Parkway | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Madison Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Splitrock Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 273rd Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Highway 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Willow Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Sylvan Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 11
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Harrisburg, SD.
1
Start on North Pipestone Street
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Pipestone Street
2
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
107 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Sylvan Circle
3
Turn left onto SD 11
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Splitrock Boulevard
4
Turn right onto CR 142
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Madison Street
5
Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Parkway
6
Continue on SD 11
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Highway 11
7
Continue on SD 11
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SD Highway 11
8
Turn right onto CR 110
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
273rd Street
9
Continue on CR 110
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Willow Street
10
Arrive at destination
CR 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sylvan Circle
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SD 11 / South Splitrock Boulevard
Turn left onto SD 11 / South Splitrock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 142 / East Madison Street
Turn right onto CR 142 / East Madison Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 110 / 273rd Street
Turn right onto CR 110 / 273rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harrisburg, SD
Night in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions between different road types as you make your way south. About 52% of your trip will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.4 miles while traveling on SD Highway 11, which serves as the backbone of this route. As you move from Brandon toward Harrisburg, the road feel shifts from highway cruising to the more localized pace of Veterans Parkway and East Madison Street. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that requires your attention as you transition between these key arterial roads.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on SD Highway 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sylvan Circle): Navigation decision point; near the start (SD 11 / South Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 142 / East Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on SD Highway 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through SD can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sylvan Circle): Navigation decision point; near the start (SD 11 / South Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (CR 142 / East Madison Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, SD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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