Origin
Beresford, SD
Afternoon in Beresford on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beresford, SD to Yankton, SD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yankton, SD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beresford, SD to Yankton, SD covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SD Highway 50, I 29, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.8 miles on SD Highway 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 54.9 miles, with most of the trip on SD Highway 50 and I 29. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.8 miles on SD Highway 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SD Highway 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SD Highway 50 and I 29. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SD 46 / West Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SD 46 / West Cedar Street
Turn left onto SD 46 / West Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
5
22 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
SD 50 / SD Highway 50
Merge onto SD 50 / SD Highway 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SD Highway 50 | 28.8 mi | 33m |
| I 29 | 20.1 mi | 18m |
| East 4th Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Cedar Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SD Highway 50
— 28.8 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beresford, SD and Yankton, SD.
1
Start on East Main Street
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto SD 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cedar Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 29
20 mi
·
18 min
·
I 29
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
7
Keep slight right at fork
467 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SD 50: Vermillion, Yankton
8
Merge onto SD 50
29 mi
·
33 min
·
SD Highway 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on SD 50
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East 4th Street
10
Continue on SD 50
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 4th Street
11
Arrive at destination
SD 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Beresford, SD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Beresford, SD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yankton, SD
The final approach into Yankton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Yankton, SD
Afternoon in Yankton on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1h 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 Beresford, SD to Yankton, SD covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SD Highway 50, I 29, East 4th 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 27.4 miles from Beresford, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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 is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SD 46 / West Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beresford, SD to Yankton, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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