Origin
Brandon, SD
Night in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
11:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, SD to Worthing, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Worthing, SD
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit across the South Dakota Great Plains, this 31.5-mile drive from Brandon to Worthing is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will rely primarily on I-90, I-229, and I-29 to navigate between these two points. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire journey. Because the route is short and straightforward, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection for those moving through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 229 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 29 | 10.1 mi | 9m |
| I 90 | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North Splitrock Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 280th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SD Highway 44 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 229
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Worthing, 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
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on I 229
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 229
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 29 South
9
Continue on I 229
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 229
10
Merge onto I 29
10 mi
·
9 min
·
I 29
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
12
Turn left onto SD 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SD Highway 44
13
Continue on CR 124
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
280th Street
14
Continue on CR 124
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
419 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — 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
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.
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 229 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 400
Toward I 229 South
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 29 South
5
29.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Turn left onto SD 44 / SD Highway 44
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.41 | $10.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Worthing, SD
Night in Worthing on Saturday
Local time
11:33 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
38m 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 is defined by its reliance on major interstates, with 85% of your travel occurring on highway pavement. You should prepare for a consistent, fast-paced experience rather than a winding backroad tour. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 10.9-mile stretch along I-229, which helps maintain steady momentum. As you transition between the three interstates, the character remains uniform and focused on efficient transit. You can expect a predictable drive that prioritizes speed and directness over rural exploration.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 229.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 229 and I 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Sylvan Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 229. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worthing, SD before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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; at 1.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worthing, 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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