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Trip from Brandon, SD to North Sioux City, SD

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

92.7 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

Patrick

Downtown North Sioux City, SD, SD

North Sioux City, SD

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Brandon, SD to North Sioux City, SD covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 29, I 229, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.9 miles on I 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46.3 miles from Brandon, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 92.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 29 and I 229. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.9 miles on I 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 29 and I 229. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sylvan Circle.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 29 71.9 mi 1h 8m
I 229 10.9 mi 12m
I 90 5.8 mi 5m
North Splitrock Boulevard 1 mi 2m
River Drive 1 mi 1m
Military Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Sylvan Circle <0.1 mi <1m
North Pipestone Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 29 — 71.9 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, SD and North Sioux City, 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

72 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 29
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward North Sioux City
12

Turn left onto River Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Drive
13

Turn left onto Military Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Military Road
14

Arrive at destination

Military Road

Trip Plan

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 46.3 miles from Brandon, SD, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.9 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 50m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Sioux City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brandon, SD

This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Brandon, SD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 29 for about 71.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.3 mi from Brandon, SD · 50m into the drive

city in South Dakota, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tea, SD

46 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

Tea, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worthing, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Brandon, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 29 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.9 miles.

Arriving in North Sioux City, SD

The final approach into North Sioux City, SD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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.

Top Restaurant

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16053367522

Visit website

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

2.2 mi

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16053367522

Visit website

The Source Coffee Roastery + Taproom

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16053397207

Visit website

Lalibela restaurant LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16052710747

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 92.7

Sioux City, Iowa

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 19.9

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 19.9

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.6

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.2

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 6.6

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

Mosaic Arts & Events

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.2

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.49 one way

$28.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.91 $31.82
premium $4.89 $17.84 $35.68
diesel $5.61 $20.47 $40.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

EVgo

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Sioux City, Iowa

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 3 ChargePoint: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 EVgo: 1 Tesla: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71
EV Truck/SUV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Sioux City, SD

Evening in North Sioux City on Thursday

Local time

7:03 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

1h 36m 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 North Sioux City, SD covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 29, I 229, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 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 $14.49 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Brandon, SD to North Sioux City, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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