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Distance from Branch, LA to Academy, SD

Distance

1,205 mi

Time

22 hours 26 mins

Gas Cost

$112 - $218

There are 979.86 miles from Branch to Academy in northwest direction and 1,205 miles (1,939.26 kilometers) by car, following the I-49 and US-167 route.

Branch and Academy are 22 hours 26 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Branch, LA to Academy, SD. The halfway point is Edmond, OK.

Branch, LA and Academy, SD are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 12:59 am.

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From $14

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 48.41 gallons of gas to cover the route between Branch, LA and Academy, SD.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Branch to Academy is $157.91.

During the route, an average car will release 948.40 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Branch, LA and Academy, SD

If you want to meet halfway between Branch, LA and Academy, SD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.629913 and -97.459969, or 35º 37' 47.6868" N, 97º 27' 35.8884" W. This location is 602.67 miles away from Branch, LA and Academy, SD and it would take approximately 11 hours 13 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest city to the halfway point is Edmond, OK, situated 612 miles from Branch, LA and 626 miles from Academy, SD. It would take 10 hours 9 mins to go from Branch to Edmond and 10 hours 1 min to go from Academy to Edmond.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Branch, LA and Academy, SD is Oklahoma City, OK, situated 596 miles from Branch, LA and 640 miles from Academy, SD. It would take 9 hours 52 mins to go from Branch to and 10 hours 13 mins to go from Academy to Oklahoma City.