Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mission, SD
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Rosebud, SD
Mohan Nannapaneni
Mission, SD to Rosebud, SD is 12.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two points in South Dakota. The route is primarily on main roads and offers a straightforward way to travel between these communities. Given its brevity, this drive is easily accomplished within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Rosebud Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Sioux Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Circle Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mission, SD and Rosebud, SD.
Start on US 18; US 83
Continue on US 18; US 83
Turn left onto BIA 1
Continue on BIA 1
Continue on BIA 1
Continue on BIA 1
Turn straight onto BIA 1
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Mission on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Destination
Afternoon in Rosebud on Wednesday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:28PM CDT until June 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
You'll spend about 34% of this 12.3-mile trip on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 4.4 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway/Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. After this highway segment, you'll transition to Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1 and Rosebud Road, which are surface roads. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving as you make your way between Mission and Rosebud.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mission, SD to Rosebud, SD is easy. At 19m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 5.1 miles (BIA 1 / Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 1): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
299 ft
Total Descent
246 ft
Highest Point
2,782 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
201 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1915
Rosebud is the main town on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Other towns on the reservation include Mission and St. Francis.
Rosebud is the main town on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Other towns on the reservation include Mission and St. Francis.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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