Origin
Sioux Falls, SD
Afternoon in Sioux Falls on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sioux Falls, SD to Beresford, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
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.
Sioux Falls, SD
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Trip Overview
This short 37.1-mile drive from Sioux Falls, SD to Beresford, SD should take you about 41 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single day trip, so no overnight stay is required. You'll primarily be on I-29 and I-229, with a brief section on West Cedar Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this is an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Great Plains. The drive is almost entirely on major highways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 37.1 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 (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 41-minute trip, with a 90% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27 miles on I-29, so you'll be at highway speeds for a significant portion of the journey. This route is designed for efficiency, meaning you won't find yourself navigating complex local roads or winding country lanes. The drive is largely consistent, offering a predictable and smooth ride as you travel from one point in the Great Plains to another.
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 27 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Street.
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 37.1 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 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 229): 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Lowell Avenue
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 229
Merge onto I 229
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 29 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 29 South
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 29 | 27 mi | 25m |
| I 229 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| West Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lowell Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Chicago Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 29
— 27 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sioux Falls, SD and Beresford, SD.
1
Start on North Chicago Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 8th Street
3
Turn right onto North Lowell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Lowell Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 229 Business; SD 42
434 ft
·
19 sec
·
East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 229 South
6
Merge onto I 229
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 229
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 29 South
8
Continue on I 229
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 229
9
Merge onto I 29
27 mi
·
25 min
·
I 29
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
11
Turn left onto SD 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cedar Street
12
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto East Main Street
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Beresford, SD
Afternoon in Beresford on Thursday
Local time
1:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
29 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Beresford, SD covers 37.1 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 29, I 229, West Cedar Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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 37.1 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 0.1 miles (East 8th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Lowell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 229): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sioux Falls, SD to Beresford, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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