Origin
Lyons, SD
Morning in Lyons on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lyons, SD to Brandon, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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 Lyons, SD to Brandon, SD covers 24 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 I 90, 467th Avenue, CR 126 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 24 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and 467th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 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 17 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 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and 467th Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 143 / 467th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Turn left onto CR 143 / 467th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward Renner, Crooks
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Renner, Crooks
5
13 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
23 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lyons, SD and Brandon, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Crooks.
Renner
10.4 mi in
|
~25m
Crooks
10.4 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| 467th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| CR 126 | 3 mi | 7m |
| I 29 | 2 mi | 2m |
| 258th Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North West Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Splitrock Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 470th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 9.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons, SD and Brandon, SD.
1
Start on 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto CR 143
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
467th Avenue
3
Continue on CR 126
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
CR 126
4
Turn right onto CR 137
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
5
Continue on CR 137
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Avenue
6
Continue on CR 137
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
470th Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 130
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
258th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Renner, Crooks
9
Merge onto I 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 29
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Interstate 90 East: Albert Lea
11
Merge onto I 90
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
13
Keep slight right at fork
228 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SD 11: Corson, Brandon
14
Turn slight right onto SD 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Splitrock Boulevard
15
Turn left onto East Sylvan Circle
107 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Sylvan Circle
16
Turn left onto North Pipestone Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Pipestone Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Pipestone Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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
Brandon, SD
Morning in Brandon on Thursday
Local time
10:36 AM
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
1 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
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 Lyons, SD to Brandon, SD covers 24 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, 467th Avenue, CR 126. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Lyons, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 24 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.2 miles (CR 143 / 467th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lyons, SD and Brandon, SD, road signs point toward Renner and Crooks.
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