Origin
Yankton, SD
Late night in Yankton on Friday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Yankton, SD
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Freeman, SD
Julio Lopez
Trip Overview
The drive from Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD covers 34.8 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 US Highway 81, Broadway Avenue, East 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on US Highway 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 34.8 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 (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 81 and Broadway Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 miles on US Highway 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 81 and Broadway Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.8 miles in near East 6th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD is easy. At 41m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (South Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
33.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
South Cherry Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East 5th Street
Turn left onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 81 | 29.1 mi | 33m |
| Broadway Avenue | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| East 6th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 81
— 29.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yankton, SD and Freeman, SD.
1
Start on SD 52
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn left onto US 81; SD 50; SD 52 Truck
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Avenue
3
Continue on US 81
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 81
4
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Cherry Street
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Cherry Street
6
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 5th Street
7
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
28 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Freeman, SD
Late night in Freeman on Friday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
28 degrees cooler 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 Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD covers 34.8 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 81, Broadway Avenue, East 6th 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 17.4 miles from Yankton, SD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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.
The drive from Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD is easy. At 41m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.8 miles (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (South Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Yankton, SD to Freeman, SD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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