Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, SD
Patrick
Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is 23.7 miles and takes about 41 minutes via I 90 and CR 143, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of South Dakota. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a simple option for a quick transfer or a short excursion. Given the minimal mileage and duration, this route is easily accomplished within a single day, offering convenience for travelers.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| CR 143 | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| 256th Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| 258th Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 29 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South West Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Splitrock Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~939 veh/hr typical · worst 1,287
Quietest
1 AM
~35 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Lyons, SD.
Start on North Pipestone Street
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
Turn right onto SD 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Merge onto I 29
Take the exit
Turn left onto 258th Street
Turn right onto CR 137
Continue on CR 137
Continue on CR 137
Turn left onto CR 126
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 126
Continue on CR 143
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 29: Fargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Renner, Crooks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.67 one way
$7.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brandon on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Lyons on Tuesday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is mostly highway, with 61% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a stretch of 9.4 miles on I 90, which means you can expect a consistent cruising speed. After leaving the interstate, the drive transitions to county roads like CR 143 and 256th Street, offering a change of pace with fewer exits and potentially more rural scenery.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and CR 143. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 / North Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
414 ft
Total Descent
227 ft
Highest Point
1,627 ft
~20.3 mi in
Elevation Range
311 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brandon, SD and Lyons, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Crooks.
Renner
Crooks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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