Origin
Brandon, SD
Morning in Brandon on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, SD
Patrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD covers 23.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Sylvan Circle, North Splitrock Boulevard, I 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 23.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Sylvan Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Sylvan Circle | — | — |
| North Splitrock Boulevard | — | — |
| I 29 | — | — |
| Renner | — | — |
| 258th Street | — | — |
| 470th Avenue | — | — |
| South West Avenue | — | — |
| 256th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Sylvan Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and Lyons, SD.
1
Start on North Pipestone Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Pipestone Street
2
Turn right onto East Sylvan Circle
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Sylvan Circle
3
Turn right onto North Splitrock Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Splitrock Boulevard
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left
9.4 mi
·
10 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 29: Fargo
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 29: Fargo
7
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Renner, Crooks
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Renner, Crooks
9
Turn left onto 258th Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
258th Street
10
Turn right onto 470th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
470th Avenue
11
Continue on South West Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South West Avenue
12
Continue on 470th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
13
Turn left onto 256th Street
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
256th Street
14
Keep slight right
322 ft
·
9 sec
15
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
8 min
16
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
3rd Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lyons, SD
Morning in Lyons on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD covers 23.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Sylvan Circle, North Splitrock Boulevard, I 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Brandon, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brandon, SD to Lyons, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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