Origin
Mitchell, SD
Evening in Mitchell on Saturday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mitchell, SD to Brandon, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mitchell, SD
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Brandon, SD
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Trip Overview
Mitchell, SD to Brandon, SD is 77.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via North Splitrock Boulevard, South Burr Street, and West Havens Avenue, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the expansive Great Plains region for its entirety, offering a straightforward drive without any highway segments. Expect a local road experience with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long-distance haul. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for unforeseen delays or spontaneous stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Splitrock Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Burr Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Havens Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Sanborn Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Sylvan Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pipestone Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Splitrock Boulevard
— 0.9 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mitchell, SD and Brandon, SD.
1
Start on West 1st Avenue
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 1st Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sanborn Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 90 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Havens Avenue
4
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Burr Street
5
Take the ramp
74 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
7
Keep slight right at fork
228 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
8
Turn slight right onto SD 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Splitrock Boulevard
9
Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle
107 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Sylvan Circle
10
Turn left onto North Pipestone Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Pipestone Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Pipestone Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Mitchell, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.2 — 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
|
South Sanborn Boulevard
Turn right onto South Sanborn Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Turn left onto I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
7
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Brandon, SD
Evening in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
6:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 77.2-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is just 0.9 miles along North Splitrock Boulevard, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering and speed. The drive progresses through a series of local roads, including South Burr Street and West Havens Avenue, necessitating constant attention to navigation and traffic signals. It's less about covering distance quickly and more about navigating through the landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 0.9 mi on North Splitrock Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Sanborn Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 8 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 (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 0.9 miles on North Splitrock Boulevard. 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 (South Sanborn Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 90 Business / West Havens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brandon, 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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