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Trip from Brandon, SD to Tyndall, SD

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

116.7 mi

188 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brandon, SD, SD

Brandon, SD

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Downtown Tyndall, SD, SD

Tyndall, SD

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Brandon to Tyndall, you are looking at a straightforward 116.7-mile journey through the heart of the South Dakota Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 17 minutes on the road, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because the travel time is relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay unless you have a packed itinerary. Navigating this route is uncomplicated, as you will primarily utilize I-90, US Highway 81, and SD Highway 46 to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.3 miles from Brandon, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 41.9 mi 41m
US Highway 81 41.7 mi 47m
SD Highway 46 24 mi 28m
416th Avenue 5.8 mi 13m
North Splitrock Boulevard 1 mi 2m
291st Street 0.8 mi <1m
West 24th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 41.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Tyndall, SD.

1

Start on North Pipestone Street

44 ft · 3 sec · North Pipestone Street
2

Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle

107 ft · 6 sec · East Sylvan Circle
3

Turn right onto SD 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Splitrock Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
5

Merge onto I 90

42 mi · 41 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 81: Salem, Yankton
7

Turn left onto US 81

36 mi · 40 min · US Highway 81
8

Continue on US 81

0.8 mi · 55 sec · 291st Street
9

Continue on US 81

5.6 mi · 6 min · US Highway 81
10

Turn right onto SD 46

24 mi · 28 min · SD Highway 46
11

Turn left onto CR 416

5.8 mi · 13 min · 416th Avenue
12

Turn left onto West 24th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 24th Avenue
13

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
14

Turn right onto West 18th Avenue

50 ft · 2 sec · West 18th Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

West 18th Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road mid-morning can help you avoid any potential rush hour congestion near Brandon. Because there are no designated stops included in this 116.7-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $18 fuel estimate assumes a steady pace. Keep an eye on your speedometer when transitioning from the high-speed interstate onto state highways, as local speed limits can change quickly. With no mandatory stops required, you can comfortably complete the drive in one go, but having a few snacks and water on hand is always a smart move for a two-hour journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.3 miles from Brandon, SD, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.3 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tyndall, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brandon, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brandon, SD

This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Brandon, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 41.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Freeman, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeman, SD

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Crooks, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeman, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Brandon, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16053397207

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16053367522

Visit website

Lalibela restaurant LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16052710747

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16059771438

Visit website

Mosaic Arts & Events

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 8.3

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+16052719500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.5 — 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 / North Splitrock Boulevard

Turn right onto SD 11 / North Splitrock Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
43.2 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 81: Salem, Yankton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 81: Salem, Yankton
4
43.5 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 81 / US Highway 81

Turn left onto US 81 / US Highway 81

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.24 one way

$36.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.03 $40.06
premium $4.89 $22.46 $44.92
diesel $5.61 $25.77 $51.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35 0 $12.25 $5.60
Efficient EV 29.2 0 $10.21 $4.67
EV Truck/SUV 46.7 0 $16.34 $7.47

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brandon, SD

Evening in Brandon on Saturday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tyndall, SD

Evening in Tyndall on Saturday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

31 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

2h 17m 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?

This trip features a highway-focused profile, with 92% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will begin with the most significant portion of the drive, tackling a 41.9-mile stretch on I-90 before transitioning to secondary highways. The experience is defined by these fast, open stretches that define the Great Plains landscape. While the interstate portion allows for steady pacing, the shift to US Highway 81 and SD Highway 46 introduces a more localized feel to the drive. You will find that the road remains consistent throughout, offering a predictable environment that is easy to manage for any driver.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US Highway 81. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brandon, SD to Tyndall, SD is easy. At 2h 17m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Brandon, SD to Tyndall, SD, road signs begin pointing toward Yankton along the way.

Yankton

43.2 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 116.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 / North Splitrock Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tyndall, 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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