Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Brandon, SD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

316.2 mi

509 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 23m

10 AM

6h 6m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 7m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eagle Butte, SD

Frank Cone

Brandon, SD

Patrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Brandon, SD covers 316.2 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, SD Highway 63, US Highway 14/34 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 193 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.43 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

158.1 miles from Eagle Butte, SD

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 56m. Total distance: 316.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 56m highway drive covering 316.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and SD Highway 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 193 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 193 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and SD Highway 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SD 63 / SD Highway 63): Navigation decision point; at 122 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | SD 63 / SD Highway 63

Turn left onto SD 63 / SD Highway 63

Navigation decision point

122 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

315 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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

315.2 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	193 mi	3h 2m
SD Highway 63	48.1 mi	1h 24m
US Highway 14/34	36.6 mi	41m
South US Highway 83	30.9 mi	35m
US Highway 212	2.1 mi	3m
West Highway 14/34	1.1 mi	1m
North 1st Street	1 mi	1m
North Splitrock Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 193 mi, about 3h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Butte, SD and Brandon, SD.

Start on this road

69 ft · 6 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · this road

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 212; SD 63

2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 212

Turn left onto SD 63

48 mi · 1 hr 24 min · SD Highway 63

At end of road, turn left onto SD 34; SD 63

0.5 mi · 34 sec · SD Highway 34/63

Continue on US 14; SD 34

37 mi · 41 min · US Highway 14/34

Continue on US 14; SD 34

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Highway 14/34

Turn right onto US 83; SD 1806

0.7 mi · 50 sec · North Deadwood Street

Continue on US 83; SD 1806

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 83; SD 1806

31 mi · 35 min · South US Highway 83

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 90

193 mi · 3 hr 2 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon

Keep slight right at fork

228 ft · 5 sec

Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon

Turn slight right onto SD 11

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Splitrock Boulevard

Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle

107 ft · 11 sec · East Sylvan Circle

Turn left onto North Pipestone Street

44 ft · 1 sec · North Pipestone Street

Arrive at destination

North Pipestone Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.1 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, or about 3h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193 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 70 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.1 miles or 3h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, SD than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eagle Butte, SD so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle Butte, SD

This is one driving day of about 316.2 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Eagle Butte, SD.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 193 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.1 mi from Eagle Butte, SD · 3h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Thompson, SD

158 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

Fort Pierre, SD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Thompson, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.1 miles from Eagle Butte, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193 miles.

Arriving in Brandon, SD

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brandon, SD.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Cenex

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Eagle Butte, South Dakota

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16059642226

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.3

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052244200

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 90.3

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16052991134

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 90.3

Pierre, South Dakota

+16052244140

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.3

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.3

Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Silver Spur Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 90.3

Fort Pierre, South Dakota

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16054942100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.43 one way

$98.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$54.28	$108.55
premium	$4.89	$60.85	$121.70
diesel	$5.61	$69.81	$139.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Destination Charger

Pierre, South Dakota

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

EV Connect

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Pierre, South Dakota

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pierre, South Dakota

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination: 2 ChargePoint: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94.9	1	$33.20	$15.18
Efficient EV	79.1	0	$27.67	$12.65
EV Truck/SUV	126.5	1	$44.27	$20.24

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Eagle Butte, SD

Night in Eagle Butte on Thursday

Local time

9:26 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brandon, SD

Night in Brandon on Thursday

Local time

10:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

5h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eagle Butte, SD to Brandon, SD covers 316.2 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, SD Highway 63, US Highway 14/34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158.1 miles from Eagle Butte, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Eagle Butte, SD to Brandon, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Eagle Butte, SD to Brandon, SD

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brandon, SD

Nearby Places

Cenex

Tesla Destination Charger

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Silver Spur Restaurant

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eagle Butte, SD

Brandon, SD

1 hour later

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 56m on the road

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